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Mitsubishi Chemical grants BASF usage license for Vinylene Carbonate in electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

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BASF and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation have signed a royalty-bearing licensing agreement granting BASF usage rights for Vinylene Carbonate based on Mitsubishi Chemical’s proprietary patents. BASF recently acquired Merck’s electrolytes activities, which are now part of BASF’s global Battery Materials business.

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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

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A 38 kWh Valence Li-Ion battery power pack installed in a weatherproof enclosure beneath the floor allows the internal space of the taxi to remain unaffected by the electric conversion. tonne series hybrid Mitsubishi truck in the UK. The vehicle has a top speed of up to 75 mph. million (US$3.9-million)

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