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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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They have improved thermal stability and up to six times less cobalt for reduced price volatility when compared to the industry standard lithium cobalt oxide. million (total DOE/industry cost share: $ 2.28 Patents on the 3M composition have been issued in China, Taiwan and USA. Earlier post.)

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