2017, Cost Of, Energy Storage and Li-ion

Daimler starts deliveries of Mercedes-Benz Li-ion energy storage units for private homes

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APRIL 22, 2016

Daimler AG has commenced deliveries of Mercedes-Benz stationary energy storage units ( earlier post ) for use in private homes. The lithium-ion batteries are being manufactured by the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE and distributed through selected sales partners and partner companies. The systems are scalable—i.e.,

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Li-ion Mercedes Lithium Ion

Stanford, CMU, MIT team reviews challenges to practical implementation of solid-state Li-ion batteries

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JULY 26, 2017

Solid-state lithium-ion batteries, with higher volumetric energy densities than currently available lithium-ion batteries, offer a number of conceptual advantages including improved packaging efficiency; improved safety; and long cycle life. Failure modes can range from the catastrophic to mere poor performance.

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Li-ion MIT Batteries Battery

Ford favoring bulk-type solid-state battery for next-gen energy storage

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APRIL 5, 2017

Ford is exploring a variety of “beyond Li-ion” solutions, including Lithium-sulfur, Lithium-air and solid-state lithium-ion batteries. A Li-air battery, with its air cathode, is a low-cost system, Anandan said. All of the advanced battery systems use Li metal anodes to provide high energy density, Anandan noted.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Ford Li-ion Energy

Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. The associated Li-Ion automotive battery business will expand from $1.4

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Li-ion Hybrid 2012 PHEV

A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

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JUNE 12, 2012

A123 Systems introduced Nanophosphate EXT ( EX treme T emperature), a new lithium-ion battery technology capable of operating at extreme temperatures without requiring thermal management. We feel that we have erased the cold cranking deficit—the Achilles heel [for Li-ion] from a performance perspective against lead acid. ”

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Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion Hybrid

Tesla and Panasonic begin production of Li-ion cells at Gigafactory

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Tesla and Panasonic have begun mass production of high-performance cylindrical “2170” (21mm diameter, 70mm height) lithium-ion battery cells at the Gigafactory in Nevada. The output will first be used in Tesla’s energy storage products and then in the Model 3. Model 3 cell production will follow in Q2.

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Li-ion Production Lithium Ion Tesla

Lux forecasts micro-hybrids to grow to 39M vehicles in 2017, creating a $6.9B battery market

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JANUARY 31, 2012

Micro-hybrids will grow nearly eight-fold to 39 million vehicles in 2017 and create a $6.9 billion market for energy storage devices, according to a Lux Research report titled, “Every Last Drop: Micro- And Mild Hybrids Drive a Huge Market for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles.”. million vehicles in 2017, accounting for 1.6%

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2017 Market Hybrid Li-ion

DNV GL launches JDP to drive marine Li-ion battery safety and adoption

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MARCH 10, 2018

Classification society DNV GL has launched a Joint Development Project (JDP), designed to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry. We put a great deal of effort into ensuring the safety of these new alternative systems, but the cost of the present safety and approval methodology is cumbersome.

Mariner

Mariner Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries

Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stanford researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery (SIB) that can store the same amount of energy as a state-of-the-art lithium ion, at substantially lower cost. Crucial to the idea of lowering the cost of battery materials, myo-inositol is an abundant organic compound familiar to industry. —Lee et al.

Sodium

Sodium Li-ion Batteries Battery

Lux: Tesla likely to miss 2020 vehicle target by >50%; Gigafactory to bring only modest reduction in costs, >50% overcapacity

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Tesla and its partner, Panasonic, will contribute about 45% and 35%, respectively, of the initial $4 billion required to build the Gigafactory, proposed to go on-stream in 2017. The Gigafactory, proposed to be built at a cost of $5 billion, is designed to make 35 GWh Li-ion cells for half a million EVs.

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2020 Li-ion Tesla Lithium Ion

UCSD, South 8 team report improved liquefied-gas electrolytes for Li-metal batteries

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JULY 1, 2019

Improvements to a class of battery electrolyte first introduced in 2017—liquefied gas electrolytes—could pave the way to replacing the graphite anode with a lithium-metal anode. As demonstrated in this earlier work, the solvent itself, rather than the salt, plays a more critical role in stabilizing the Li metal.

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Gas San Diego Li-ion Batteries

Gel polymer electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur composite electrodes for long-life, high-energy Li-S batteries

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JULY 24, 2017

Researchers in Sweden and Italy have devised a simple strategy to address the issues currently hampering commercialization of high-energy density Li-sulfure batteries, including. limited practical energy density, life time and the scaling-up of materials and production processes. —Agostini et al.

Polymer

Polymer Li-ion Energy Batteries

A123 Systems secures three production contracts for 12V Li-ion Engine Start Battery; eyeing micro-hybrid market

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MARCH 7, 2012

A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. billion market for energy storage devices.

Lead Acid

Lead Acid Li-ion Engine Lithium Ion

Georgia Tech team develops simple, low-cost process for oxide nanowires; superior separators for Li-ion batteries

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JANUARY 20, 2017

The process could significantly lower the cost of producing the one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures, enabling a broad range of uses in lightweight structural composites, advanced sensors, electronic devices—and thermally-stable and strong battery membranes able to withstand temperatures of more than 1,000 ˚C. —Gleb Yushin.

Low Cost

Low Cost Georgia Li-ion Batteries

XALT introduces low-profile Li-ion battery pack for commercial vehicles; scalable high-density storage

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

At 185 mm high, 612 mm wide and available lengths of between 360-1080 mm depending on the energy capacity, the XLP Pack is designed to fit securely within the frame rails of new and existing medium and heavy trucks and buses. XALT’s XPAND family of heavy-duty lithium-ion battery systems are designed to resolve these concerns.

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Li-ion Commercial Lithium Ion Batteries

ICCT: ongoing cost reductions in full- and mild-hybrid systems could bring them into consumer mainstream by 2025

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JULY 24, 2015

According to a new technology briefing paper on hybrid system technologies by John German at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the costs of full-function hybrid systems are likely to drop to half the cost of their 2010 counterparts before 2025. kWh Li-ion pack. Instead of 1.0 kWh, German says.

Hybrid

Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Furthermore, two engineers from the US technical center gave presentations last week at the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, discussing aspects of the hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, including some of the unique features and Hyundai “firsts” represented in the Ioniq. Top: Rear view (i.e.,

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Furthermore, two engineers from the US technical center gave presentations last week at the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, discussing aspects of the hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, including some of the unique features and Hyundai “firsts” represented in the Ioniq. Top: Rear view (i.e.,

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

EV Driven

Daimler starts deliveries of Mercedes-Benz Li-ion energy storage units for private homes

Stanford, CMU, MIT team reviews challenges to practical implementation of solid-state Li-ion batteries

Ford favoring bulk-type solid-state battery for next-gen energy storage

Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

Tesla and Panasonic begin production of Li-ion cells at Gigafactory

Lux forecasts micro-hybrids to grow to 39M vehicles in 2017, creating a $6.9B battery market

DNV GL launches JDP to drive marine Li-ion battery safety and adoption

Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

Lux: Tesla likely to miss 2020 vehicle target by >50%; Gigafactory to bring only modest reduction in costs, >50% overcapacity

UCSD, South 8 team report improved liquefied-gas electrolytes for Li-metal batteries

Gel polymer electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur composite electrodes for long-life, high-energy Li-S batteries

A123 Systems secures three production contracts for 12V Li-ion Engine Start Battery; eyeing micro-hybrid market

Georgia Tech team develops simple, low-cost process for oxide nanowires; superior separators for Li-ion batteries

XALT introduces low-profile Li-ion battery pack for commercial vehicles; scalable high-density storage

ICCT: ongoing cost reductions in full- and mild-hybrid systems could bring them into consumer mainstream by 2025

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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