Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

optioned a PNNL-developed method for building titanium oxide and carbon structures that greatly improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries. The new material stores twice as much electricity at high charge/discharge rates as current lithium ion batteries, and creates increased battery capacity and a longer cycle life.

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America Building Fuel Batteries 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

VTO-funded research has reduced the cost of advanced batteries by 75% since 2008, and nearly every plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road today uses VTO-developed battery technology. In addition, building on prior research, VTO has identified opportunities to significantly increase the power density of electric drive systems.

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Lithium Sulfur Vehicles Energy Storage Affordable 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2021

million (US$31-million) commitment to build on its momentum in four key research challenges: extending battery life; battery modelling; recycling and reuse; and solid-state batteries. The UK’s Faraday Institution announced a £22.6-million

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Commercial Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

Among the projects selected are one by GM and EPRI of California to improve welding techniques for automobile manufacturing and power plant builds in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Sepion’s polymer membrane technology provides a counterpoint, yielding long-lasting lithium-sulfur cells.

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Manufacturer EPRI Lithium Sulfur Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

The University of Maryland (UMD) will use water-based magnesium and hydrogen chemistries to improve the energy density and reduce the cost of an electric vehicle battery. Current water-based batteries have greater volume and weight compared to lithium-ion batteries, making them unsuitable for use in electric vehicles. Solid state.

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Lithium Ion Range Zinc Air San Diego 360

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Vorbeck Materials , a startup company based in Jessup, Maryland, is using a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)-developed method for developing graphene for better lithium air and lithium sulfur batteries. These Liquid Desiccant HVAC systems deliver a 50 - 75% reduction in energy usage over conventional HVAC units.

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Hydrogen Engine Energy Batteries 279

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will evaluate and validate models for predicting the crash behavior of carbon fiber composites by building and testing subcomponent structures. Light weight multi-material prototype : Two projects awarded to design, build, and test a light-weight vehicle that is 50 percent lighter than a baseline light-duty vehicle.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268