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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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(ATL) that will expand the use of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries targeted at consumer electronics and automotive applications. Under the agreement, 3M granted ATL a license to 3M intellectual property for the use of 3M NMC cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Source: 3M.

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Green Cars News - Untitled Article

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There are a vast number of upstart car companies emerging on the West Coast of the USA at the moment, but Coda Automotive is determined to establish itself as more than just one of the pack. The Coda saloon car meanwhile, uses a 33.8kWh lithium-ion battery, with a real world range of 90-120miles depending on individual driving habits.

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Coda Automotive takes another step forward

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There are a vast number of upstart car companies emerging on the West Coast of the USA at the moment, but Coda Automotive is determined to establish itself as more than just one of the pack. The Coda saloon car meanwhile, uses a 33.8kWh lithium-ion battery, with a real world range of 90-120miles depending on individual driving habits.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." The biggest barrier is the battery." This is unusual.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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Audi distinguishes between two basic types of lithium-ion battery. At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 kWh per kilogram. kWh per kilogram.

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