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DOE researchers suggest solid-state batteries may not be a safety slam-dunk; thermodynamic models evaluate solid-state and Li-ion safety

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Recent battery fires have renewed investigation of the safety of Li-ion batteries. While the safety benefits of this solid electrolyte replacement are widely acknowledged, the broader safety of Li-metal anode solid-state batteries with high energy density has not been critically examined. A paper on their work appears in Joule.

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OXIS Energy to supply solid-state Li-S batteries for trials and testing by this fall; 600 Wh/kg and 900 Wh/L by 2026

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OXIS has been collaborating with European manufacturers on the development of solid-state Li-S technology for almost 4 years. With an identical manufacturing process to conventional Li-S and Li-ion, the delivery of the Quasi Solid-State batteries is achievable by late Autumn 2021, the company claims.

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Saft Presents New Li-ion Battery Concept for Military Armored Vehicles

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Saft is unveiling Eurosatory 2010 a new Li-ion battery system concept designed specifically for starting and silent watch applications in armoured vehicles. The new Li-ion battery concept offers a high-performance alternative to conventional lead-acid batteries for armoured military vehicles.

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Kemetco to perform proof-of-concept testing on American Manganese Li-ion cathode recycling process

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American Manganese has contracted Kemetco Research to perform proof-of-concept testing of the company’s proprietary hydrometallurgical process for the recycling of cathode materials of Li-ion batteries from electric-drive vehicles (EDVs).

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High-performance tin anode for Li-ion batteries

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A team from Nanjing University in China, using a titanium nitride (TiN) nanotube array as the substrate, has synthesized a high-performance composite tin anode (TiN@Sn) for Li-ion batteries. The structured electrode delivers a capacity of 795 mAh g Sn −1 (Sn basis) and 1812 mAh cm el -3 (electrode basis). —Pu et al.

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Mercedes-Benz presenting new battery-electric B-Class concept at Paris show

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Mercedes-Benz will present a battery-powered electric concept variant of the B-Class at the Paris Motor Show, reportedly developed in partnership with Tesla Motors. Earlier post.) Market launch is planned for 2014.

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KIT researchers develop fluoride-ion batteries; potential for much higher energy densities than conventional Li-ion batteries

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Setup of the fluoride-ion battery: A fluoride-containing electrolyte separates the metal anode from the metal fluoride cathode. The team also presented the work at the recent 220 th meeting of the Electrochemical Society (ECS) in Boston. Metal fluorides may be applied as conversion materials in lithium-ion batteries.

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