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The ability to mitigate degradation mechanisms for Ni-rich NMC and NCA provides insight into a method to enable the performance of high-voltage Li-ion batteries, they concluded.

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APRIL 14, 2009

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board awarded $543.5 million in tax credits to four battery companies announcing plans to invest more than $1.7 billion in Li-ion manufacturing facilities in the state. Michigan Governor Jennifer M. KD Advanced Battery Group LLC (KD).

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AUGUST 17, 2013

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Osaka University in Japan propose in a paper in the Journal of Power Sources a high-temperature, rechargeable metal-air battery that relies on Ti or Zr metal as the anode and the shuttling of oxygen anions between the cathode and the anode through a solid-oxide ion-conducting electrolyte.

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APRIL 21, 2011

a spin-off from the University of Michigan and developer of advanced asymmetric supercapacitors, to produce and sell hybrid electric storage (HES) devices comprising Li-ion batteries, supercapacitors and control electronics. Inmatech supercapacitors are based on early transition metal carbides and nitrides.

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MAY 27, 2009

Researchers from General Motors R&D Center and the University of Michigan are developing a method for the direct in situ measurement of lithium ion (Li + ) transport rates in a functioning Li-ion cell. Harris’s goal for the project is to try to understand degradation mechanisms of lithium-ion cells.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Elegus, a University of Michigan startup that has developed a Kevlar-derived dendrite-suppressing membrane exhibiting high modulus, ionic conductivity, flexibility, ion flux rates and thermal stability for Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ), has formed a $1.5-million

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MARCH 13, 2014

have developed an analysis method that enables direct observation of electron activity in the cathode material of lithium-ion batteries during charging and discharging. a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor Company, developed the analysis method in a joint R&D effort with Tokyo University, Kyoto University and Osaka Prefecture University.

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JUNE 14, 2011

has signed a contract to supply Chrysler with Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery systems for 25 Town and Country minivans that will be part of a demonstration fleet of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) that Chrysler Group LLC has developed in partnership with the United States Department of Energy. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

As part of the $125 million awarded to 41 projects under its 2015 OPEN funding ( earlier post ), ARPA-E has selected two projects developing manufacturing techniques for ceramic electrolytes for solid-state EV batteries for awards of a combined $6.6 million will go to a consortium led by the University of Michigan, and $3.1

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APRIL 4, 2017

MIT’s Martin Bazant, joined by colleagues at Stanford University and Purdue University, will lead an effort to develop a novel, data-driven design of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Also funded as part of the $35-million TRI program are: The University of Buffalo ($2.4 The University of Michigan ($2.4

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JUNE 28, 2012

Six research teams from the University of Michigan (U-M) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) have won a share of $1.16 The universities have committed to spending up to $3 million each on their part of the collaborative research over the five-year period. Principal investigators: David H.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

Researchers at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor have combined recent developments in reducing interface resistance and optimizing microstructure to develop a solid electrolyte that demonstrates Li cycling at current densities competitive with Li-ion. 1 while improving safety. —Taylor et al.

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MAY 8, 2009

Michigan Business Review. Sakti3, the Michigan Li-ion manufacturing battery startup headed by Dr. Ann Marie Sastry ( earlier post ) will pursue loans to accelerate its commercialization plans from the US Department of Energy’s $2 billion Electric Drive Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative, funded through the Recovery Act.

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MAY 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company, moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification, is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Ford’s investment also supports the necessary engineering and launch costs for the advanced battery systems.

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Area of Interest (AOI) 01a: Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon-based Anodes-Research.

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APRIL 1, 2010

an Ann Arbor-based developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries ( earlier post ), has completed a $7-million Series B round of financing. The capital, from new investor Beringea and previous investor Khosla Ventures, will fund the company’s expansion of its Michigan-based research, development and manufacturing capabilities.

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The selected projects, led by universities, national laboratories, and the private sector aim to develop commercially scalable technologies that will enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical elements. Feedstocks will include Li/Ni/Ca/Mg-rich igneous and sedimentary minerals.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

an Ann Arbor-based developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, announced the combined investment of $4.2M The companies also plan to work together to speed commercialization of Sakti3 battery cells. The University retains ownership of the licensed technology and may continue to further develop it and use it internally.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Using a neutron beam, chemists and engineers at The Ohio State University have been able to track the flow of lithium atoms into and out of an anode in real time as a Li-ion battery charged and discharged. They may also be less prone to overheating. By using in?situ —Liu et al. —Prof.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Rather than being solely detrimental, cracks in the cathodes of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time, according to research done at the University of Michigan. This runs counter to the view of many electric vehicle manufacturers, which try to minimize cracking because it decreases battery longevity.

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JUNE 6, 2016

The same requirement holds true for battery-powered devices or vehicles. The Lithium-ion battery has emerged as the current “battery of choice” for automotive hybrid and electric vehicle applications. However, low battery charging currents are needed to avoid lithium plating at low temperatures.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

(CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM Dr. Patil has an undergraduate degree from IIT, Bombay (India) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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MARCH 19, 2010

Argonne National Laboratory, near Chicago, will host on 3-4 May 2010 the symposium “ Beyond Lithium Ion: Computational Perspectives ” to discuss research opportunities in electrochemical energy storage, specifically, lithium-air batteries for transportation.

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JUNE 13, 2009

University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). Mississippi State University was awarded third place for its EREV, fueled by B20 biodiesel. Plug-in capability.

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

A team at the University of Michigan (U-M) has used operando video microscopy to develop a comprehensive understanding of the voltage variations observed during Li metal cycling, which is directly correlated to dendrite growth. Dendrites rapidly reduce a battery’s performance, raise safety concerns and cut short its lifetime.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. All of the designs use lithium-ion battery technology. Student engineers participating in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge unveiled their vehicle architectures at the Washington Auto Show. Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV).

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MARCH 7, 2016

A team from the University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Stanford University, the University of Michigan and Forschungszentrum Jülich Institute of Energy and Climate Research has used neutron total scattering to gain new insights into atomic disordering of complex metal oxides.

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APRIL 30, 2010

The second round was focused specifically on three areas of technology representing new approaches for advanced microbial biofuels (electrofuels); much higher capacity and less expensive batteries for electric vehicles; and carbon capture. NC State University. Medical University of South Carolina. Michigan State).

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million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Ohio State University. Iowa State University. Drive Oregon. United Parcel Service.

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One of the hurdles in the race to develop automotive Li-ion battery systems for high volume hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle programs is improving the technology’s durability. Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., The BEV Li-ion battery pack uses a LiNi ⅓ Co ⅓ Mn ⅓ O 2 (NCM) chemistry for its cathode active material.

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JUNE 16, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected seven cost-shared research projects for the development of advanced batteries for electric drive vehicles. These projects were selected under the battery materials and manufacturing topic area from the Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement released early in 2008.

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The remaining vehicles—two in the Mainstream class and 13 in the Alternative class—will now proceed to the Finals Stage, set for 19-30 July at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Mich. Commuter Cars, Tango (Spokane, WA) Battery Electric. X-Tracer, E-Tracer 7002 (Switzerland) Battery Electric.

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The selected projects—spanning 22 states and coordinated at universities, national laboratories, and private companies—will advance technologies for a wide range of areas, including electric vehicles, offshore wind, storage and nuclear recycling. Cornell University. Stanford University. The Ohio State University.

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This paper illustrates the application of dynamic optimization in obtaining the optimal current profile for charging a lithium-ion battery using a single-particle model while incorporating intercalation-induced stress generation. Conventional charging profiles for lithium-ion batteries (e.g.,

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JULY 31, 2009

A Michigan State University (MSU) researcher and his students have developed a nanomaterial—xGnP Exfoliated Graphite NanoPlatelets—that makes plastic stiffer, lighter and stronger and could result in more fuel-efficient airplanes and cars as well as more durable medical and sports equipment and enhanced energy storage systems.

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developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. million in co-funding to support projects focused on beyond lithium-ion battery technologies and reducing friction and wear in the powertrain. The Army will also test and evaluate fuel-efficient tires resulting from projects at its facilities in Warren, Michigan.

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