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Masdar Institute files US patent for Li-ion solid polymer electrolyte battery technology

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UAE-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has filed a provisional patent application with the US Patents and Trademarks Office for a new solid polymer electrolyte technology for Li-ion batteries. The new technology may not have any direct relation with the Mitsubishi EVs that are being piloted at Masdar Institute.

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Evonik investing in fumed aluminum oxide production plant expansion in Japan for battery applications

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The facility will be the company’s first alumina plant in Asia, focusing on the production of specialty solutions for lithium-ion battery technologies, used for electric vehicles. This increases the service life of a Li-ion battery by around 50%, resulting in carbon dioxide savings of ~10 tons CO 2 per kg AEROXIDE.

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IDTechEX: solid-state battery market will grow to $8B by 2031

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The report puts a special focus is placed on winning chemistries, with a full analysis of eight inorganic solid electrolytes and of organic polymer electrolytes. Renault, Mitsubishi, and Nissan invested in Ionic Materials. Major solid-state battery players globally. Source: IDTechEx. Ford, Samsung, and Hyundai invested in Solid Power.

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SK Energy to Supply Li-ion Batteries to Daimlers Mitsubishi Fuso

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South Korea-based SK Energy said it has been chosen as a supplier of lithium-ion batteries for a hybrid electric vehicle project for Daimler commercial vehicle subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso; Daimler holds 85% of Fuso. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). SK cells have an energy density of up to 140 Wh/kg.

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SK Innovation to supply Li-ion batteries for SLS AMG E-Cell

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SK Innovation (formerly SK Energy) will supply lithium-ion batteries for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell electric super sportscar. The company will also supply lithium-ion batteries for hybrid commercial vehicles made by Mitsubishi Fuso, a Japanese subsidiary of Daimler, starting in 2012. Chosunilbo. Earlier post.).

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SK Energy and USABC to Evaluate SK Li-ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles

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SK Energy, Asia’s fourth largest energy provider and Korea’s first oil refining company, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery separators (LIBS) as well as lithium-ion batteries for applications ranging from consumer electronics to transportation. SK cells have a specific energy density of around 140 Wh/kg. Earlier post.).

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SK Energy to Supply Li-ion Batteries to Hyundai, Kia for EVs

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will provide Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ) to Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors for electric vehicles (EVs), beginning with the i10 ( earlier post ). South Korea-based SK Energy Co. The i10 will have a single charge range of 160 km (99 miles) and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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