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ATLIS Motor Vehicles and Clemson University partner to advance development of EV batteries

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and Clemson University have partnered to advance development of electric-vehicle batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. ATLIS, a startup company based in Arizona, is developing battery cells and packs to power the Atlis XP Platform and XT pickup truck.

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Sion Power reports 17 Ah, 400 Wh/kg Licerion-EV cell

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Sion Power, a developer of high-energy, lithium-metal rechargeable batteries, reports achieving 400 Wh/kg, 700 Wh/L in a large format 17 Ah pouch Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) cell. Scaling to useful cell sizes is a challenge for high-energy battery technologies. 17 Ah Sion Licerion-EV cell. 17 Ah Sion Licerion-EV cell.

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Arizona State University Professor’s Work to Stabilize the Grid Pays Off

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He is a professor of power systems engineering in the Fulton program at Arizona State University , in Tempe. Vijay Vittal Employer Arizona State University, in Tempe Title Regents professor of electrical, computer, and energy engineering Member grade Life Fellow Alma mater B.M.S. Working with young people recharges my batteries.”

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Sion Power to provide enhanced Li-S batteries to Airbus Defence and Space for new Zephyr HAPS; 350 Wh/kg

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Airbus Defence and Space and Sion Power Corporation signed a three-year Collaborative Agreement under which Sion Power will enhance and supply proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries for use in Airbus Defence and Space’s Zephyr High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft. Earlier post.)

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QinetiQ Zephyr Used Sion Li-S Batteries in Record Unmanned Flight

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Sion Power’s proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries ( earlier post ) played a critical role in the QinetiQ Zephyr smashing the world record for the longest duration unmanned flight. The Zephyr’s world record flight was completed on 23 July 2010 at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona.

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Contour Energy Systems Licenses MIT Carbon Nanotube Technology for Li-ion Battery Electrodes

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has acquired a carbon nanotube technology that can significantly improve the power capability of lithium-ion batteries, through an exclusive technology licensing agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Contour Energy Systems, Inc. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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