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Nouveau Monde signs LOI with Shinzoom to market Li-ion anode material in North America

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Shinzoom), a lithium-ion battery anode producer and developer. The purpose of the proposed collaboration is to participate actively in the growing North American Li-Ion battery anode material market. Canada-based Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. Completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions.

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Celgard Seeks DOE Grant for Expansion of Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Separator Capacity

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and a leading global supplier of microporous separators used in primary and secondary (rechargeable) lithium-ion batteries, recently submitted an application for grant funding under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Electric Drive Vehicle (EDV) Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative (DE-FOA-0000026). Earlier post.).

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Novolyte Technologies and Foosung Form JV for Li-ion Electrolytes

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Novolyte Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty electrolyte materials for lithium-ion battery and energy storage applications, high performance solvents and other specialty chemicals, has signed a definitive agreement with Foosung Co., Novolyte received in 2009 a $20.6-million

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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The transaction is subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and any applicable regulatory approvals. In August, the US Department of Energy awarded Dow Kokam $161 million toward the production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles in Michigan. Earlier post.)

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Nano-Terra, Inc. and Exide Technologies Announce Collaboration on Energy Storage Solutions

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In November 2008, Exide Technologies signed a definitive agreement to acquire the principal assets of Delta, British Columbia, Canada-based Mountain Power Inc. The company has developed a proprietary battery management system (BMS) that provides additional monitoring features for proven lithium-ion cell technologies.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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The lunar rover is powered by a solar panel the total surface area of which measures around 30 square centimeter; a compact lithium-ion battery is located centrally in the chassis with energy capacity sufficient for the 500-meter drive required by GLXP contest rules. The theoretical maximum speed is 3.6 Audi lunar quattro.

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New “convection battery” could significantly increase performance of existing as well as new, improved battery chemistries

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Ability to implement measures that will better-allow use of metallic lithium. In the new paper submitted to AIChE Journal , they validated their concept using lithium iron phosphate chemistry. Since then, definitive data has been collected that validates increased power output and recharging capabilities.

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