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MIT, Toyota team clarifies role of iodide in Li-air batteries

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Lithium-air (or lithium-oxygen) batteries potentially could offer three times the gravimetric energy of current Li-ion batteries (3500 Wh/kg at the cell level); as such, they are looked to a potential solution for long-range EVs. display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Mit" title="Mit" src="[link] />.

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Kentucky-Argonne Partnership to Help Build US Advanced Battery Industry

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The center will initially focus on lithium-ion battery manufacturing R&D. Kentucky has an experienced auto industry-related workforce, and the region is within 500 miles of more than 4,800 auto-related vehicle manufacturers, including 69 vehicle assembly plants, noted Larry Hayes, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear’s Cabinet Secretary.

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