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Sandia researchers confirm mechanism by which Li ions move in and out of LFP electrodes

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Using X-ray and electron microscopy, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have confirmed the particle-by-particle mechanism by which lithium ions move in and out of electrodes made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 , or LFP). The research is reported in a paper in the ACS journal Nano Letters.

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Tesla outlines scheme for $4-5B battery Gigafactory; announces $1.6B offering

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In October 2013, Panasonic and Tesla had already expanded their 2011 supply agreement so that Panasonic will supply nearly 2 billion automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla through 31 December 2017 at long-term preferential prices. Finalists for the Gigafactory location are Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Deploy and evaluate an 8 MW utility-scale lithium-ion battery technology to improve grid performance and aid in the integration of wind generation into the electric supply. Public Service Company of New Mexico. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project. 24,978,264. 53,510,209. 12,392,120.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors for The Scale Up of High Energy Density Cobalt-Free Cathodes for Advanced Lithium ion Batteries, $1,200,000. Array Technologies (Albuquerque, New Mexico). Emera Technologies, LLC (Albuquerque, New Mexico). CSolPower, LLC (Albuquerque, New Mexico).

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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In ten years’ time, Audi aims to offer all new models with mild hybrid technology, with the exception of the e-tron lineup. The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SA (2) FDX (2) FSLR (2) FedEx (2) First Solar (2) Ford (2) Ford Escape Hybrid (2) Ford Fusion Hybrid (2) GE (2) Global Solar (2) Government (2) HEV (2) Honda FCX Clarity (2) IBM (2) ITM.l (2) 2) Inconvenient Truth (2) JCI (2) MGA (2) NSANY (2) PGE (2) SB1.DE SZ (1) 6753.T 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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