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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

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Goodenough , one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, died on 25 June at age 100. He probably is best known for developing the lithium cobalt oxide cathode in 1980—which became the foundation for Sony’s first commercial lithium-ion battery in 1991. His first was lithium cobalt oxide.

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Panasonic signs supply agreement for lithium-ion EV battery cans

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Panasonic Energy signed a long-term supply agreement with H&T Recharge for lithium-ion battery cans in North America. H&T Recharge is a battery component manufacturer supplying cylindrical batteries for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Panasonic and Tesla remain partners in the battery manufacturing.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk ponders 12V lithium-ion battery replacements for older cars

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Elon Musk recently hinted at a very welcome and simple update for Tesla’s vehicles, especially those which have already replaced their 12-volt batteries in the past. According to the CEO, Tesla would be looking into the idea of equipping older vehicles with a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, similar to the Model S Plaid.

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Tesla is using a new 12v Lithium-ion battery in the Model S Plaid

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Among the many changes that Tesla implemented in the new Model S Plaid, a new, 12-volt lithium-ion battery is one of the most subtle yet significant improvements the company made to its flagship sedan. Model S Li-Ion battery pic.twitter.com/QvFLPpDXI5. Tesla Raj (@tesla_raj) June 11, 2021.

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Tesla Model Y in China gets 12V lithium-ion battery like the Model S Plaid

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Tesla Giga Shanghai recently kicked off Made-in-China Model Y Performance deliveries. New Model Y Performance owners in China shared a few tidbits about their vehicles, including its 12V battery upgrade. Tesla China is using the new 12v Lithium-ion battery in the China-Made Model Y Performance.

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EGEB: KORE to build 12 GWh lithium-ion battery factory in Arizona

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): KORE Power will build the first lithium-ion battery factory wholly owned by a US company. A Bronx, New York food distributor will host a 2.7-megawatt Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. megawatt community solar project on its roof.

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Panasonic discusses partnership with Mazda for lithium-ion battery cells

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Panasonic Energy and Mazda have entered into discussions regarding a medium- to long-term partnership for lithium-ion battery cell supply. The discussions include Panasonic Energy supplying Mazda with automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries made in the battery supply plants in Japan and North America.