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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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Berkeley Lab study suggests subsurface structures responsible for dendrite formation with Li metal anodes

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Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shed new light on the formation of dendrites in high energy density rechargeable batteries with lithium metal anodes. The electrodes in today’s lithium ion batteries are porous, and about 30 vol% of the electrode is taken up by inactive phases. 1 ), low density (0.59

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CCM: LiPF6 industry in China may face overcapacity in 2017

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Soaring prices for and profits from LiPF 6 —lithium hexafluorophosphate, the dominant Li-salt used in electrolytes in commercial rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) based on a graphite anode and a 3–4 V cathode material—has encouraged enterprises in China to expand LiPF 6 production while also attracting new players.

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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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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The battery pack is a 386V Li-ion pack comprising about 4,500 cells and rated at 41.8 The system recovers the energy and converts it to electrical energy, which recharges the battery and extends driving range. kWh of useable energy at full charge. Power output is 129 kW max. The vehicle slows down while energy is captured.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 Volvo had proposed an early version of the Crankshaft-Integrated Starter Generator (C-ISG) in 2001; that 42V system was intended for a mild hybrid application. seconds); system power is up by 25% to 400 hp; and system torque is up 60% to 472 lb-ft.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The Isenbüttel site was chosen for this center and construction of a special research center for electric drivetrains began in 2001. kilowatt-hours, which is recharged by recuperation or alternatively from a power socket. kWh Li-ion battery in the h-tron is adopted from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid.

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