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Roskill sees recovery in lithium industry, buoyed by demand from rechargeable battery applications

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In its new Lithium Outlook to 2030 report, Roskill notes that the prolonged downward trend for lithium compound and mineral concentrate prices has caused a difficult environment for many lithium producers since 2018. In 2019, rechargeable batteries accounted for 54% of total lithium demand, almost entirely from Li-ion battery technologies.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that, taken together with public transport, walking and cycling for short city journeys provide the greatest benefits for both human health and the environment in urban areas. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive.

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Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

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The presentation of results was made by Dr. Petronela Gotcu, manager R&D Cells and Dr. Hilmi Buqa, vice president R&D Cells, Leclanché, at the International Battery Production Conference 2020 Braunschweig, Germany, held online this year from November 2 - 3. 1C/1C continuous for a 100% DoD at room temperature conditions.

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Endesa develops prototype charger enabling electric vehicle to return power to the grid; hoping for deployment by 2020

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The company projects that the technology could be a reality in 2020, and would allow electric vehicle users to sell surplus energy. Endesa, Spain’s largest utility, has developed a prototype V2G (Vehicle to Grid) charger that enables electric vehicles to return stored power to the grid.

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Toyota announces new BEV series Toyota bZ

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The Toyota C+pod, which was launched in December 2020, is one example. The Toyota bZ series models will be built on new BEV dedicated platforms with features as follows: Practical cruising range that considers the operating environment, so that customers can choose our products with peace of mind; and. Earlier post.).

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Rice team uses flash Joule heating to regenerate graphite anodes

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Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering; Tour introduced the flash process for graphene ( earlier post ) in 2020. The recycled, flashed anodes the researchers tested retained more than 77% of their capacity after 400 recharge cycles. Tour is the T.T.

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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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The first battery systems (including heating and cooling equipment, cables and underfloor box) are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2020, and all 40 systems are expected to be delivered by 2021. —Olaf Lies (SPD), Lower Saxony’s Minister for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection.

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