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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Researchers from Japan’s NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University have jointly conducted a techno-economic analysis for hydrogen production from photovoltaic power generation (PV) utilizing a battery-assisted electrolyzer. This approximately converts to US$1.92 to US$3.00/kg

Low Cost

Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Japan

New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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JULY 17, 2018

As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

Cost Of

Cost Of Hybrid Power Powered

Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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AUGUST 16, 2023

To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries. Li-Ion batteries are used for anything from powering electric vehicles to storing energy for the grid. This low cost made Li-Ion batteries more accessible for a variety of applications.

Li-ion

Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery

Siemens Energy secures 50 MW electrolyzer order from European Energy for first large-scale eMethanol project

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MARCH 3, 2022

Through the nearby 300 MW solar park of Kassø, developed by European Energy, the project will have access to the low-cost renewable electricity needed to produce cost-effective e-Fuel. For comparison: This is more than five times the total electricity consumption of Germany.

Energy

Energy Denmark Gas-Electric Fuel

New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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MARCH 2, 2023

These metrics show the great potential of this unlocked chloroaluminate battery for future low-cost, long-duration electrochemical energy storage. In comparison, the energy density for lithium-ion batteries used in commercial electronics and electric vehicles is around 170–250 Wh/kg. —Weller et al. Weller et al.

Molten Salt

Molten Salt Grid Design Sodium

Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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JULY 19, 2012

While the energy throughput of AGM batteries is generally sufficient, DCA is an acknowledged challenge as the battery can’t handle more than a half to a third of the power the alternator can provide. It has been proven in bench testing as well as being able to deliver on the target. 2011.12.045.

Fusion

Fusion Low Cost Ford Lead Acid

New nickel-gallium catalyst could lead to low-cost, clean production of methanol; small-scale, low-pressure devices

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MARCH 3, 2014

Comparison with conventional Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts revealed the same or better methanol synthesis activity, as well as considerably lower production of CO. In their paper, they suggested that this is a first step towards the development of small-scale low-pressure devices for CO 2 reduction to methanol.

Low Cost

Low Cost Clean Cleaning Production

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The United States is not building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks. Many Lines, Stable Power High-voltage transmission lines move large amounts of energy over long distances, linking power generation to consumption. Their grip over the backbone of U.S. grids demands public scrutiny and accountability.

Grid

Grid United States Connect Connected

Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW

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JULY 22, 2012

Cost reduction potential of a polymer fuel cell system using an ITM Power membrane. This is based primarily upon the demonstrated high power density performance and assumed catalyst loading reductions. Such demonstrations and assumptions were based on information and data provided by ITM Power. Source: Carbon Trust.

Fuel

Fuel Power Powered Polymer

Carbon Trust awards £2M to ACAL Energy and ITM Power to support major reduction in cost of automotive fuel cell systems

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

million) to two UK fuel cell companies—ACAL Energy and ITM Power—to help deliver a step change reduction in the cost of the technology to about $35/kW. The Carbon Trust cost analysis applies to projected costs for the period 2030-2050, when fuel cell vehicles reach mass production quantities (500,000 units per year).

Cost Of

Cost Of Carbon Fuel Energy

Stanford faculty awarded $2.2M for 9 energy research projects; high-performance batteries, promoting sustainable vehicles, wireless power transfer for moving vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

This project explores the use of specially designed nanostructured polymers to make high-energy, low-cost, flexible and stretchable batteries. One way to lower the cost of solar power is to dramatically reduce the thickness of light-absorbing layers in solar cells. Ultrathin Light Absorbers for Solar Cells.

Energy

Energy Vehicles Power Powered

BMW’s hybrid motor design seeks to deliver high efficiency and power density with lower rare earth use

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AUGUST 13, 2013

The 50 kg electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW for a specific power (SP) of 2.5 The motor offers linear power delivery extending into high rev ranges, with maximum revs of 11,400 rpm. Switched reluctance motors are potentially the lowest-cost candidates (no magnets), and are simple and robust.

Motor

Motor Motors Motoring Design

Researchers demonstrate effective silicon-based thermoelectric generators

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AUGUST 26, 2019

Described in a paper in the journal Nature Electronics , these TEGs exhibit a high specific power generation capacity (up to 29??W?cm TEG power was also found to increase significantly when thermocouple width was decreased, providing a path to further improvements. (Bi,Sb) —Hu et al. That heat normally dissipates.

Dallas

Dallas Texas Waste Power

JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Concept Fuel

Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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MARCH 25, 2016

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. Compared with conventional LIBs, this battery (AGDIB) shows an advantage in production cost (~ 50% lower), specific density (~1.3-2.0

Chinese

Chinese Li-ion Batteries Battery

Intelligent Energy introduces new high performance 100kW automotive fuel cell architecture

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MARCH 12, 2015

Designed to deliver primary motive power within an advanced electric driveline, the 100 kW fuel cell architecture and core technology will be available to vehicle manufacturers through technology licensing programs and joint development agreements. kW/kg (gravimetric), while being engineered for low cost, high volume series production.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Suzuki Taxi

Gel polymer electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur composite electrodes for long-life, high-energy Li-S batteries

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JULY 24, 2017

In a paper in the Journal ChemSusChem they report that using a novel gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) enables stable performance close to the theoretical capacity (1675 mAh g -1 ) of a low cost sulfur-carbon composite with high active material loading, i.e. 70% S. Agostini et al. Click to enlarge. Agostini, M., Navarra, M.

Polymer

Polymer Li-ion Energy Batteries

Underground Coal Gasification Company In Partnership to Test Alkaline Fuel Cells for Power Generation

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

The AFC Energy fuel cell (known as the Alpha Fuel Cell System) is a compact alkaline fuel cell system developed for the commercial power generation market. AFC has run thousands of hours of system and electrode tests, and in some instances has run comparison tests to ascertain the severity of the problem of CO 2 contamination in KOH.

Coal

Coal Companies Power Powered

BYD and Mercedes-Benz tease new co-branded luxury electric vehicle coming this year

Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

In comparison, the Tesla Model Y starts at $36,482 (263,900 yuan) in China. BYD says new energy vehicles (including PHEVs) have entered the “knockout round,” with several low-cost EVs rolling out undercutting gas-powered vehicle prices. Meanwhile, PHEV sales reached 324,284 in Q1, up 14.5%

BYD

BYD Mercedes Electric Vehicles Vehicles

Novel hybrid electrolytes to enable high-safety high-voltage Li-ion batteries

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MAY 1, 2018

In a paper in the Journal of Power Sources , they report that the cycling stability and rate capacity of LiNi 0.5 Currently, liquid electrolyte still [dominates] the commercial LIB market since they are low cost, easy to prepare and [feature] high ionic conductivity. a) Comparison of full state-of-charge curves of the LiNi 0.6

Li-ion

Li-ion Hybrid Batteries Battery

BYD says report that Tesla won't extend battery supply partnership with it untrue

CN EV Post

MARCH 13, 2023

Tesla first used BYD's 10 GWh batteries last year for its low-end models in Europe, according to the report. Earlier this year, Tesla did not request the additional supply of BYD batteries for the standard, low-cost trim version of the Model 3 after its contract to supply them expired, the report said, citing industry sources.

BYD

BYD Supplies Batteries Battery

Sustainable Weather Balloon Wins Student a $10,000 Scholarship

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JULY 19, 2022

Amon Schumann, a senior at the Robert-Havemann-Gymnasium school, in Berlin, has invented eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions. Amon Schumann’s radiosonde for weather balloons is equipped with a solar-powered battery and GPS. Lynn Bowlby Schumann built a coin-size, solar-powered radiosonde that weighs 4.8

Solar

Solar Light Texas Universal

Highly efficient non-precious metal electrocatalyst for ORR in fuel cells and metal-air batteries

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

a)Current–voltage and b) power–voltage curves of Zn–air cells with one of the nanotetrapod non-precious metal and 20% Pt/C catalysts. A gas diffusion layer without any catalysts was used as the baseline air electrode for comparison. Source: Lee et al. Click to enlarge. A team of S. —Lee et al. and Cho, J.

Fuel

Fuel Batteries Battery Carbon

Sandwich-like MnO2/Mn/MnO2 nanotube array shows high supercapacitive performance

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JUNE 28, 2012

In testing reported in the ACS journal Nano Letters , the hybrid MnO 2 /Mn/MnO 2 sandwich-like nanotube arrays exhibited an excellent rate capability with a high specific energy of 45 Wh/kg and specific power of 23 kW/kg and excellent long-term cycling stability (less 5% loss of the maximum specific capacitance after 3,000 cycles).

Li-ion

Li-ion Polymer Energy Storage Hybrid

Researchers produce hydrogen from water and charcoal mix at room temperature using laser pulses

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AUGUST 30, 2013

Laser power dependence of generated gas volume with irradiation at 532 nm for 30 min, with high-grade carbon powder (A) (open circles) and Bincho-tan charcoal powder (B) (solid circles). By comparison, no gas was generated from pure water itself under the same irradiation conditions. m with diameter distribution width 3.5 ?m—much

Water

Water Hydrogen Carbon Gas

Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

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MAY 15, 2015

E-bike powered by Faradion prototype Na-ion battery pack. For the proof-of-concept, the cells were manufactured to be larger than necessary to avoid unnecessary costs and lengthy manufacturing processes at this early stage. Click to enlarge. Faradion Na-ion technology. Click to enlarge.

Sodium

Sodium Concept Li-ion Lithium Ion

UK Carbon Trust report says fuel cell vehicles could take more than 30% of mid-sized car market by 2050

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Cost savings can be achieved by reducing material costs (notably platinum use), increasing power density, reducing system complexity and improving durability. The Carbon Trust is currently supporting the following companies and organizations: ow ITM Power’s fuel cell technology reduces cost compared to current technology.

Carbon

Carbon Fuel Market Polymer

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here in New York City, where we have a population density that supports a mass transit system, most of our fossil fuel use is to power our buildings. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants. They pollute less than vehicles powered by the internal combustion engine.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Fuel New York City

Fraunhofer researchers report significant extension to Li-S cycle life with silicon anodes and CNT-sulfur composite cathodes

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APRIL 2, 2013

Lithium-sulfur batteries are of great interest for electromobility applications, among others, due to their high specific energy and relatively low cost, but are challenged by significant capacity decay over cycling. By comparison, the maximum energy density of the lithium-ion batteries currently in use is around 250 Wh/kg.

Lithium Sulfur

Lithium Sulfur Honolulu Li-ion 2012

Equipmake and HiETA developing new motor with 20kW/kg power density using additive manufacturing

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MARCH 4, 2020

This approach not only means that AMPERE will use the least amount of high strength alloys in its construction, but also the least amount of expensive active materials—the magnets—too, keeping cost as low as possible. By comparison, even the best standard permanent magnet motors in use today would offer 5kW per kg.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Motor Motors Motoring

MIT team develops first supercapacitor made entirely from neat MOFs, without conductive additives or binders

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

Because EDL capacitors (EDLCs) draw their superior power density from a combination of high electrical conductivity and high surface area, materials that possess both of these properties are required for robust, efficient devices. Comparison of areal capacitances among various EDLC materials. —Mircea Dincă. —Alexandru Vlad.

MIT

MIT Carbon Belgium Universal

Researchers Seek to Enhance Commercial Potential for Aluminum-Air Cell by Modeling Effects of Parasitic Hydrogen Evolution

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MARCH 23, 2010

With its low cost, low environmental impact and safety aspects, the Al-air system has potential to serve as a near-term power source for electric vehicles, according to a research team from The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. kWh/kg of Al—second only to the Li-air battery (13.0

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Commercial Ni-Li Li-ion

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. The brake thermal efficiency at rated power is 32.3%. Oh and Plante.

Engine

Engine Emissions Fleet Market

LaunchPoint completing SBIR project on electromechanical valve actuator for fully variable valve system

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APRIL 9, 2013

This Magnetic Valve System (MVS) comprises the magnetic valve actuator, an integrated sensor, a control unit, and a power amplifier, which together provide electronic control of the valve timing. The low-power electromechanical actuator is used only to “throw” or “catch” the valve at the beginning or the end of the stroke.

Engine

Engine 2001 Design Emissions

10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

Baua Electric

MAY 11, 2024

That means the peak rating is actually much higher, allowing the motor to do bursts of power up to 1,100W. For anyone who enjoys strong acceleration or needs to climb big hills, that’s the kind of power you want! Consider that the Discover 2 is rated to tow 880 lb (400 kg) of weight, showcasing just how powerful it truly is!

Electric

Electric Electrical Design All-Electric

UT Austin team develops new family of high-capacity anode materials: Interdigitated Eutectic Alloys

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NOVEMBER 1, 2017

It is a simple, low-cost approach that can be applied to a broad range of alloy systems with various working ions such as Li, Na, or Mg. By comparison, realized capacity in a graphite/copper composite anode is only ~ 150 mAh g -1.

Austin

Austin Lithium Ion Li-ion IDEA

Photothermally reduced graphene papers as high-rate capable Li-ion anode material

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Ragone plot showing the energy density and power density of photothermally reduced graphene. For comparison, activated carbon control has also been plotted. Although activated carbon lies well within the Li-ion battery region for lower C rates (1 C), its performance drastically reduces at higher power rates. Click to enlarge.

Li-ion

Li-ion Lithium Ion Carbon Charging

Platinum-chromium alloy outperforms platinum as fuel cell catalyst

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MAY 25, 2015

By comparison, the average particle size of Pt/C increased from 4.5 After 1,000 degradation cycles in a full cell, a MEA (membrane electrode assembly) with a Pt 3 Cr/C cathode exhibited an excellent maximum power density retention of about 94% compared to only 59% for the MEA with the commercial catalyst. up to 10–30 nm.

Fuel

Fuel Polymer Low Cost Commercial

ORNL team finds way to deliver on promise of VO2(B) Li-ion cathode

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AUGUST 2, 2017

The work ultimately demonstrates that VO 2 (B) is a highly promising energy storage material and has no intrinsic hindrance in achieving superior cyclability with a very high power and capacity in a Li-ion conductor. In addition, the theoretical capacity and energy density of VO 2 (B) (323 mAh/g at a redox voltage of 2.6 Click to enlarge.

Li-ion

Li-ion Lithium Ion Energy Storage Connect

DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

Li-ion

Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost

Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

The rise of renewable solar and wind power is demanding sustainable storage technologies using components that are inexpensive, Earth-abundant and environmental friendly. The researchers focused mainly on the favorable cost-performance comparisons between their sodium-ion battery and lithium.

Sodium

Sodium Li-ion Batteries Battery

Study shows paper-folding concepts can compact a Li-ion battery and increase its areal energy density

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Comparison of areal discharge capacities for planar, 1-fold, 2-fold, and 3-fold batteries. Recently, there has been much interest in the development of electronic and energy storage devices using paper and textile components. the areal capacity compared to a planar battery. Credit: ACS, Cheng et al. Click to enlarge.

Li-ion

Li-ion Concept Energy Batteries

Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Prabhakar Patil, the CEO of Compact Power, Inc. Manganese is also abundant and low-cost and with the use of proprietary additives, CPI believes a calendar life of more than 15 years is achievable within a vehicle with proper design and operation.

Li-ion

Li-ion Power Powered Market

DOE FCTO selects 11 fuel cell incubator projects for up to $10M in awards; exploring alkaline exchange membrane FCs

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

An NREL report summarizing the 2011 Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cell Workshop noted that: In comparison with PEMFCs, AMFCs offer the advantage of avoiding Pt or Pt group metal (PGM) electrocatalysts, one of the primary limitations in the commercial deployment of fuel cells. … Versa Power Systems. Proton OnSite. University of New Mexico.

Fuel

Fuel Hydrogen Virginia 2011

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

Siemens Energy secures 50 MW electrolyzer order from European Energy for first large-scale eMethanol project

New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

New nickel-gallium catalyst could lead to low-cost, clean production of methanol; small-scale, low-pressure devices

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW

Carbon Trust awards £2M to ACAL Energy and ITM Power to support major reduction in cost of automotive fuel cell systems

Stanford faculty awarded $2.2M for 9 energy research projects; high-performance batteries, promoting sustainable vehicles, wireless power transfer for moving vehicles

BMW’s hybrid motor design seeks to deliver high efficiency and power density with lower rare earth use

Researchers demonstrate effective silicon-based thermoelectric generators

JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

Intelligent Energy introduces new high performance 100kW automotive fuel cell architecture

Gel polymer electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur composite electrodes for long-life, high-energy Li-S batteries

Underground Coal Gasification Company In Partnership to Test Alkaline Fuel Cells for Power Generation

BYD and Mercedes-Benz tease new co-branded luxury electric vehicle coming this year

Novel hybrid electrolytes to enable high-safety high-voltage Li-ion batteries

BYD says report that Tesla won't extend battery supply partnership with it untrue

Sustainable Weather Balloon Wins Student a $10,000 Scholarship

Highly efficient non-precious metal electrocatalyst for ORR in fuel cells and metal-air batteries

Sandwich-like MnO2/Mn/MnO2 nanotube array shows high supercapacitive performance

Researchers produce hydrogen from water and charcoal mix at room temperature using laser pulses

Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

UK Carbon Trust report says fuel cell vehicles could take more than 30% of mid-sized car market by 2050

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Fraunhofer researchers report significant extension to Li-S cycle life with silicon anodes and CNT-sulfur composite cathodes

Equipmake and HiETA developing new motor with 20kW/kg power density using additive manufacturing

MIT team develops first supercapacitor made entirely from neat MOFs, without conductive additives or binders

Researchers Seek to Enhance Commercial Potential for Aluminum-Air Cell by Modeling Effects of Parasitic Hydrogen Evolution

Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

LaunchPoint completing SBIR project on electromechanical valve actuator for fully variable valve system

10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

UT Austin team develops new family of high-capacity anode materials: Interdigitated Eutectic Alloys

Photothermally reduced graphene papers as high-rate capable Li-ion anode material

Platinum-chromium alloy outperforms platinum as fuel cell catalyst

ORNL team finds way to deliver on promise of VO2(B) Li-ion cathode

DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

Study shows paper-folding concepts can compact a Li-ion battery and increase its areal energy density

Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

DOE FCTO selects 11 fuel cell incubator projects for up to $10M in awards; exploring alkaline exchange membrane FCs

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