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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

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Goodenough , one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, died on 25 June at age 100. He probably is best known for developing the lithium cobalt oxide cathode in 1980—which became the foundation for Sony’s first commercial lithium-ion battery in 1991. His first was lithium cobalt oxide.

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Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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A team from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel, environmentally friendly low-cost battery. The volume energy density of the AGDIB can reach ~560 Wh/L, which is much higher than traditional batteries (~350 Wh/L for Tesla Model S and ~200 Wh/L for BYD E6).

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European version of the BYD Dolphin is revealed

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We finally have the specs for the European version of the BYD Dolphin. The BYD DOLPHIN will be available around June / July. BYD DOLPHIN is the first model in the Ocean series and the first to adopt the “Ocean Aesthetics” design concept providing a dynamic, stylish, and highly recognisable visual symbol.

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China’s Aiways launches new EV hatch, considers Aussie launch

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Another Chinese electric vehicle brand is talking up its plans to come to Australia. It is fed by a 63kWh lithium-ion battery pack. second 0-100km/h time and a recharging rate up to 90kW. By the way, the Aiways name combines the Chinese world for love – Ai – with the English word way.

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

Plug In India

By Kamlesh & Raphae Every major automaker has announced plans to build Lithium-Ion battery gigafactories. Tesla, VW, BYD, Ford and others have plans to build giant gigafactories. In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. They both are alkaline metals.

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Solid-State EV Batteries Now Face “Production Hell”

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“Solid-state is a great technology,” noted Bob Galyen, owner of Galyen Energy LLC and former chief technology officer for the Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL). But it’s going to be just like lithium-ion was in terms of the length of time it will take to hit the market.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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Its first model, the Tesla Roadster, was the first production car to use lithium-ion batteries and was the first electric vehicle with a range greater than 200miles. Tags: Electric cars Latest news NICE Car Company Tata Tesla Motors The Green Piece axiam mega BYD Auto Fisker green piece Tesla Roadster. Fisker Automotive.