Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Researchers from around the world are looking for the successor to the lithium-ion battery for electric cars, power tools, and electronics—one that will store more energy with less size and weight, charge more quickly, and have improved safety. All battery chemistries come with tradeoffs.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). The 2022 estimate is $153/kWh on a usable-energy basis for production at scale of at least 100,000 units per year.

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APRIL 20, 2023

At Auto Shanghai, Chinese battery giant CATL launched what it calls a “condensed battery”—a type of semi-solid state cell with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. CATL says the cell can achieve high energy density and high level of safety at the same time, opening up a new electrification scenario for passenger aircraft.

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Cars That Think

JULY 30, 2023

Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. Company researchers were encouraged to look for oil substitutes, pursuing any manner of energy that didn’t involve petroleum. The battery’s performance was also unprecedented: It was both rechargeable and very high in energy output.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Decarbonisation solutions provider Noco-noco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noco-noco Inc (Nasdaq “NCNC”), and Greenfuel Energy Solutions have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of transforming India’s clean electric mobility sector through the incorporation of cutting-edge battery technology.

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OCTOBER 16, 2022

Amprius Technologies, a developer of ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Nanowire Anode Platform, was awarded a $1-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (“AMO”) to be used to mature further its process for manufacturing nanowire-based silicon anodes.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a combined $2.8 Cirba Solutions (previously Retriev Solutions, LLC), will receive $74,999,925 to support the expansion and upgrading of Cirba Solutions’ existing lithium-ion recycling facility in Lancaster, Ohio. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 29, 2019

technotrans SE will be presenting their e-battery battery coolers at this year’s Busworld Europe in Brussels from 18 to 23 October. The temperature of the lithium-ion batteries installed in e-vehicles is crucial for their performance and service life.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Energy storage installations around the world are projected to reach a cumulative 411 GW (or 1,194 GWh) by the end of 2030, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). Europe, however, is catching up with a significant ramp-up in capacity fueled by the current energy crisis.

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JUNE 7, 2022

Qiang Dai, sustainability analyst at Argonne, will show how anyone can measure the costs of recycling lithium-ion batteries and how the process affects the environment with Argonne’s free EverBatt tool. Eventually, millions of tons of lithium-ion batteries that power those cars will reach their end of life.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it . Lithium-ion batteries are something which everyone prefers over lead-acid batteries, since the last ten years its been seen used mostly mobiles to every electronic appliance. It has become a cleaner energy storage solution.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Titan Advanced Energy Solutions, a pioneer in ultrasound-based battery management solutions, announced a $33-million Series B financing led by HG Ventures, the corporate investment arm of The Heritage Group. billion in 2025, and the global battery energy storage system market is projected to grow from $2.9 State-of-Health.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Leclanché SA reported that year-long testing of its 60 Ah G/NMC battery cells has shown them to be both high energy density and high cycle life—critical characteristics for a wide range of automotive and e-transportation energy storage solutions. 1C/1C continuous for a 100% DoD at room temperature conditions.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 19, 2024

I just attended a GM Energy presentation that showcased vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, and plans for energy management services. Despite concerns about battery degradation, the company’s comprehensive approach to energy solutions aims to improve grid resiliency and reduce power outages.

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

Sample of the film-type Li-ion battery developed by Sekisui Chemical. The new cells feature high lithium-ion conductivity (approximately ten times compared to other Sekisui products) with enhanced safety through the use of a high-performance gel-type electrolyte. Click to enlarge. Sekisui Chemical Co., Sekisui Chemical Co.,

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

Researchers from The University of Birmingham in the UK have demonstrated that the direct reuse of aluminum and copper current collectors from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is possible. The ever-increasing number of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has presented a serious waste-management challenge.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 23, 2023

Lithium batteries are increasingly used in consumer electronics due to their lightweight, high-energy density, and long service life benefits. They are now also used in energy storage systems and electric vehicles. A lithium battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator, an electrolyte, and a current collector.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Schlumberger New Energy is developing a lithium extraction pilot plant through its new venture, NeoLith Energy. The demand for battery-grade lithium is projected to grow exponentially, driven by growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market. —Ashok Belani, Schlumberger New Energy executive vice president.

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APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Innovation News Network

JUNE 30, 2022

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is developing a 3D printing method that facilitates high-energy-density and fast charging lithium-ion batteries. The next generation lithium-ion batteries require greater energy and power density at economical prices.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2019

24M CTO Naoki Ota will present the Dual Electrolyte System at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. In February, 24M announced that it has developed and delivered commercially-viable, high energy density lithium-ion cells with energy densities exceeding 250 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg).

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JULY 27, 2021

Titan Advanced Energy Solutions (Titan), focused on using ultrasound technology to help make batteries run better, safer, and longer, received nearly $1.1 million in Phase II SBIR funding from the US DOE ( earlier post ) to develop an early warning system that detects hazardous conditions in lithium-ion batteries. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 7, 2022

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. Potential temperature rise based on cell format or increasing energy density. Bates et al. —Bates et al. Bates et al.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), the company working to resurrect the Saab brand, presented the Saab 9-3 Electric Vehicle as designed and produced as part of a prototype series in Trollhättan. We are happy to present the result of NEVS engineering into a real Saab EV product. Under the hood. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

At the Battery Show North America 2019, AKASOL will present a wide portfolio of new solutions to the battery community. The company’s flagship product is the new high-energy lithium-ion battery AKASystemAKM CYC , which has entered serial development for the battery module and system. It comes with 6.5

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

At the IAA 2018, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting the MAN CitE 15-tonne electric truck concept, designed specifically for city cargo traffic. Using this agile approach, the MAN CitE could thus be implemented in a period of only 18 months and finally presented ready to drive at the IAA 2018. The doors are opened frequently.

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MARCH 20, 2023

With the rapid development of electric vehicles, energy storage, and other fields, the performance of lithium batteries has also put forward higher requirements. In the case of constant battery volume and weight, the performance of battery storage energy mainly depends on the energy density of the battery.

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MARCH 26, 2019

In a paper in Nature Energy , the researchers report that the mechanically hard Mo 6 S 8 with fast Li-ion transport ability, high electronic conductivity, active capacity contribution and high affinity for lithium polysulfides is an ideal backbone to immobilize the sulfur species and unlock their high gravimetric capacity.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Farasis Energy, a global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion cells, modules and large battery systems, recently completed C-round financing exceeding 1 Billion US dollars. Presently, Farasis has two production bases in China: Ganzhou and Zhenjiang. The Farasis Energy contract award, valued at $5.9

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The jury of representatives from BASF, Volkswagen and from academia selected Dr. Wood for her outstanding research results in the area of lithium-ion batteries. The award was presented in a ceremony at Stanford University by Dr. The Science Award Electrochemistry was initiated by BASF and Volkswagen in 2012. Energy Mater. ,

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JULY 17, 2020

EIT InnoEnergy, the European innovation engine for sustainable energy, announced a partnership with Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan), a start-up lithium exploration company, to produce the world’s first completely carbon-neutral lithium in Germany. Earlier post.). Batteries are a key technology of our time.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 1, 2023

Nonfluorinated, nonflammable electrolytes present a viable route to achieving thermally stable high-performance batteries. Tailoring the molecular structure of organic carbonates in commercial electrolytes reduces the fire hazard of batteries.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

MAHLE will present its new bionic battery cooling plate to the public for the first time at the IAA Mobility. —Dr Uli Christian Blessing, head of global development thermal management at MAHLE Lithium-ion batteries are very temperature-sensitive. It thus becomes more efficient and can be charged more quickly.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

The researchers presented their results at the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). We’ve significantly increased the amount of energy that can go into a battery cell in a short amount of time. Currently, we’re seeing batteries charge to over 90% in 10 minutes without lithium plating or cathode cracking.

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AUGUST 9, 2020

As the team reported in an open-access paper in Nature Communications , LLTO can improve the energy density, power density, charging rate, safety, and cycle life of batteries without requiring a decrease of the particle size from micro to nano scale. Schematic representation of the perovskite crystal structure of lithium lanthanum titanate.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Now, in a paper published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, an international team of researchers present a dynamic picture of the SEI formation in lithium-ion batteries using in operando liquid secondary ion mass spectrometry in combination with molecular dynamics simulations. Germany Cooperation on Energy Storage.

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JULY 13, 2022

The collaboration advances Volkswagen Group of America’s strategy to localize all major competencies for its electric transformation, as well as Redwood’s goal of creating the nation’s only closed-loop supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. —JB Straubel, Redwood Materials Founder and CEO.

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