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UT Austin team devises new strategy for safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable Na or Li batteries suited for EVs

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John Goodenough, known around the world for his pioneering work that led to the invention of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, have devised a new strategy for a safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable sodium or lithium battery cell that has the required energy density and cycle life for a battery that powers an all-electric road vehicle.

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Year-long field testing finds electric buses with Toshiba wireless charger cut CO2 up to 60% compared to diesel

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Toshiba Corporation announced the results of year-long field tests of electric buses charged with its wireless rapid rechargeable battery system. The project was supported by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment’s Low Carbon Technology Research and Development Program. Feb 2016 to Jan 2017. Earlier post.) Small electric bus.

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Faurecia to equip 20,000 Seoul buses and trucks with Amminex NOx reduction technology

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As part of the Seoul Metropolitan Air Pollution Management Project, Faurecia will provide its DeNOx solution through a supply agreement concluded with two partners—ILJIN and CleanEarth—who have both contracted with the Ministry of Environment in South Korea. Amminex is a Danish technology company acquired by Faurecia in 2016.

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11 Japanese auto, infrastructure and financial companies establishing new company to develop hydrogen stations

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As a result of discussions that began in May 2017, eleven companies in Japan have signed an agreement to form a new company in the spring of 2018 aimed at the full-fledged development of hydrogen recharging stations (HRS) for fuel cell vehicles (FCV). The initial partners include Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co.,

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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Introduced in 2016, IONIQ was planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric. The assistance system constantly monitors the environment around the car alerting drivers to potential hazards while on the road.

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Fuji Pigment synthesizing ionic liquids for Al-air battery electrolytes, Li-ion electrolytes and other applications

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Mori called it semi-rechargeable), cell impedance increased as the charge/discharge reactions proceeded. In a paper published earlier this year, Dr. Mori said that results of quantum calculations and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy suggested the possibility of developing an aluminum rechargeable battery using TiO2 as an internal layer.

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