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Log9 Materials and Zeta Energy partner for advanced battery systems – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Given India’s dependence on 100% imported lithium-ion cells for electric vehicle batteries, there exists a compelling drive to cultivate indigenous cell and battery manufacturing capacities to meet the burgeoning demands. We think Zeta Energy’s world-class capabilities in lithium-sulfur battery technology will help us get there faster.”

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DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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The Vehicle Technologies Office funds a broad portfolio of early-stage research to develop new affordable, efficient and clean transportation options to enable industry to accelerate the development and widespread use of a variety of innovative transportation technologies.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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Awardees across 12 projects will focus on developing next-generation lithium batteries with improved lifespan, safety, and affordability; improving the performance and durability of electrolytes that carry ions within batteries; and increasing the power density of electric drive systems. Total award amount: $28.1 Penn State University.

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Stellantis Ventures invests in Tiamat’s sodium-ion battery technology – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Stellantis has also invested in solid-state batteries with Factorial Energy, and lithium-sulfur chemistry with Lyten. Our customers are asking for emissions-free vehicles that offer a combination of robust driving range, performance and affordability.”

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Nanobox strategy to improve performance of Li-S batteries

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Researchers at Changchun University of Science and Technology in China have developed a nanobox strategy to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. 1 —five times than the commercial Lithium-ion batteries—and practical energy densities of beyond 500 Wh kg ? 2018.10.032.

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Electric truck development gets $131 million boost – sulfur is a winner

Baua Electric

Among those projects, battery tech startups Lyten and Zeta Energy, as well as manufacturing company Coherent, stand out – because they’re working on lithium- sulfur batteries.

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Ricardo develops new model-based EV battery control technology; evaluating new cell chemistries

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This can represent a very significant cost element of a typical battery electric vehicle (BEV); manufacturers need to strike a balance between product affordability and available range between recharges. The new cell and BMS are intended to achieve 400Wh/kg cell energy density with practical cycle life and performance metrics.

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