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ENC (ElDorado National) Axess Battery Electric Bus passes Altoona BRTC testing

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ElDorado National (California) or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group, announced that its Axess Battery Electric Bus (BEB) successfully passed testing conducted by the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center (BRTC). The Axess BEB is available in three lengths: 32', 35' and 40'.

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SABIC Launches two PP-based, intumescent FR materials well suited for extruding and thermoforming large, complex EV battery pack components

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These new products are 30% glass fiber-reinforced, intumescent [(of a coating or sealant) swelling up when heated or sealing a gap in case of fire], flame-retardant (FR) materials, based on polypropylene (PP), and can be used for electric vehicle (EV) battery pack components such as top covers, enclosures and module separators.

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INL, UCSD researchers find slow, low-energy charging of Li batteries creates glassy lithium; high-performance Li-metal batteries

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The findings suggest strategies for fine-tuning recharging approaches to boost battery life and—intriguingly—for making glassy metals for other applications. Compared to crystalline Li, glassy Li outperforms in electrochemical reversibility, and it has a desired structure for high-energy rechargeable Li batteries.

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CATL launches 3rd generation of cell-to-pack; 72% volume utilization efficiency, up to 255 Wh/kg

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With the same chemical system and the same pack size, the Qilin CTP can deliver 13% more power than the 4680 battery. In 2019, CATL launched the world’s first module-less battery pack CTP, taking the lead in achieving a volume utilization efficiency of 55%. Reshaping system structure. Function Integration. In the CTP 3.0

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New public analytical model from Rice University helps fine-tune battery performance

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A simpler and more efficient way to predict performance will lead to better batteries, according to Rice University engineers. Tang said it will allow researchers to quickly evaluate the rate capability of batteries that power the planet. The method is 100,000 times faster than current modeling techniques. —Ming Tang.

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Tokyo Tech team develops low-cost germanium-free solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

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Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have devised a low-cost, scalable approach to developing all-solid-state batteries, improving prospects for scaling up the technology for widespread use in electric vehicles, communications and other industrial applications. —Sun et al. Si 1.08 ]P 1.65 S 12 (Li 3.45 [Sn 0.09

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DOE to award up to $42.3M to support manufacturing innovations, including Li-ion battery manufacturing

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Within this subtopic, DOE is seeking applicants that will develop novel drying systems for use in energy-intensive manufacturing applications. All benefits should be detailed in the application and quantified, if possible. Applicants should demonstrate energy savings and associated carbon reductions resulting from the project.