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U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund new round of 6 energy and biomedical projects; Li-S batteries

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The renewable energy projects are: Safe, high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries for electric vehicle applications. Goal: To develop next-generation high-energy density batteries to help bring about low-cost and safe electric vehicles with driving ranges well above 250 miles.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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American Lithium Energy Corporation. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc. is developing the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles with a unique cost cutting innovation. 149,999.70. 150,000.00. Bettergy Corp.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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Yet, reliance on oil is the greatest immediate threat to US economic and national security, and also contributes to the long-term threat of climate change. Near-term improvements will likely be the result of improved lithium-ion batteries. Vehicle efficiency has the greatest short- to mid-term impact on oil consumption.