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LG Chem charges Li-ion trade secrets theft, files Federal suit against SK Innovation

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the lithium-ion battery division of LG Chem, which developed the world’s. first commercial pouch-type Li-ion battery for automobiles. specially for SK Innovation and stored on LG Chem computers, suggested these. From the end of 2016—when the move of these 77. highly valued lithium ion battery trade secrets.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the hybrid system. Earlier post.)

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Northwestern team develops way to stabilize high capacity Li4Mn2O5 cathode; doping with vanadium or chromium

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Lithium-ion batteries shuttle lithium ions back and forth between the anode and the cathode. The cathode is made from a compound that comprises lithium ions, a transition metal and oxygen. The French research team first reported the large-capacity lithium-manganese-oxide compound in 2016.

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Duke Energy upgrading Notrees 36 MW grid storage system with Samsung SDI Li-ion batteries

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Over the course of 2016, these batteries will be gradually replaced with lithium-ion technology. By rapidly storing or releasing energy, the system can respond quickly to regulate frequency and provide additional services for grid management.

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Toshiba to supply 40MW-40MWh Li-ion storage system to Tohuku Electric Power

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Toshiba will supply a 40MW-40MWh lithium-ion BESS, Japan’s largest to date, integrating an array of SCiB lithium-ion batteries. end of February 2016. Construction of the system has begun, and the start of operation is scheduled for the.

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Thermal Energy Storage Is No Longer Just Hot Air

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The company is building these shipping container systems, which work like giant batteries that store energy as heat and pressurized air , rather than a chemical reaction (Cheesecake’s name is derived from a nerdy acronym for their technology.) Recent years have seen the construction of large lithium-ion battery farms that do just that.

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2016 Chevrolet Volt EPA-rated at 53 miles all-electric range

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For the first 53 miles, the Gen 2 Volt can drive gas and tailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity stored in its new 18.4-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery, rated at a combined 106 MPGe, or gasoline equivalent.

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