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U-Mich, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Li-ion battery projects win funding

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Two of those are working on promising new technologies for advanced Li-ion batteries. The battery projects are: Synthesis, In Situ Characterization, and Full-Cell Testing of Nanoporous Electrodes for Next Generation High Power Lithium-Ion Batteries. Nanostructured Multi-functional Li-Batteries.

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BASF to Commercialize Argonne Li-ion Composite Cathode Material; Seeks Funds for Plant in Ohio

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and BASF have signed a world-wide licensing agreement to mass produce and market Argonne’s patented composite cathode materials to manufacturers of advanced lithium-ion batteries. and a rechargeable capacity of up to 250 mAh g -1 over the same window. Earlier post.).

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MassCEC Approves $5M Forgivable Loan for A123 Systems; Targeted at Expansion for Grid Storage Systems

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The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has approved a $5-million forgivable loan for Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems contingent on its hitting job creation and private investment milestones.

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Süd-Chemie to Supply Evonik with Lithium Iron Phosphate Materials for Automotive and Industrial Batteries

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Süd-Chemie AG will supply Evonik Industries AG with novel lithium iron phosphate materials for use in the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for automobiles and other industrial applications. Under the LITARION brand, Evonik Litarion GmbH produces electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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XG Sciences and Oak Ridge National Laboratory launch joint-development program for advanced titanium/graphene composite materials

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded XG Sciences a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications. James Robertson, Stuart Godfrey, and Malcolm Ward-Close (2001) Titanium metal matrix composites. Earlier post.). 2008.03.018.

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Reva EVs to Be Built in New York State

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Empire State Development (ESD) has offered Bannon a $3 million capital grant to proceed with the project. The NXR Intercity uses a 14 kWh Li-ion phosphate battery pack and a 25 kW, 92 N·m AC induction motor, offering a range of 160 km (99 miles), and a top speed of 104 km/h (65 mph).

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U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels

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The goal os this project is to explore the potential of new classes of materials for making electrochemically superior, environmentally friendly, and affordable electrodes for lithium-ion batteries that may be used in such applications as electric vehicles. Principal investigators: David H.

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