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Altairnano to supply 10 MW Energy Storage System to INE in El Salvador

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The ALTI-ESS uses Altairnano’s patented lithium-titanate battery chemistry for its energy storage system, which has been in commercial operation for approximately two years. The ALTI-ESS system, by providing frequency control for the grid, is intended to enable INE to better utilize its electricity generation facilities.

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Researchers Develop Higher Performance Li-Ion Electrode Materials Using Ultracentrifugal Processing

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The Naoi Lab earlier used the ultracentrifugal (>75000 N) technology to develop a Li-ion capacitor with a negative electrode made from CNFs and lithium titanate (Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 , LTO). Naoi (2008) Nano-Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 /Carbon Composites for Hybrid Electrochemical Ultracapacitors (ECS 214). Resources. Ishimoto, and K.

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Office of Naval Research Awards Altair Nanotechnologies $3.8M Contract for Second Phase of Shipboard UPS System

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This award is for the continued research and design of Altairnano’s large-scale nano lithium titanate energy-storage systems for possible use as a 500 kW uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on Navy ships. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. was awarded a $3.8 million contract award from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

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EnerDel to Develop Batteries for Series Hybrid XM1124 Humvee

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Mark Brudnak, Mike Pozolo, Matthew McGough, Todd Mortsfield, Andrey Shvartsman, Richard Romano (2008) Motion Base Simulation of a Hybrid-Electric HMMWV for Fuel Economy Measurement (SAE 2008-01-0775). XM1124 High Power Battery Pack Utilizing Nanophosphate Cells.

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Altair Nanotechnologies Pursuing ARRA Funding for Grid Modernization

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In November 2008, Altairnano announced that its one megawatt (MW), 250 kWh battery storage system met requirements to participate in the PJM Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) control area. So far these have been combined with positive electrodes from common lithium ion batteries.

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Update on Select Argonne Lab Activity with HEV and PHEV Li-ion Batteries

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While other researchers have looked at stabilizing the spinel, Amine said, Argonne looked at replacing the carbon with a lithium titanate material. Low Cost Components: Advanced High Power & High Energy Battery Materials (Amine, DOE Merit Review, 2008)

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