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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

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MARCH 11, 2023

Tests conducted by Titirici Group , a multidisciplinary research team based at Imperial College London, have found that a novel carbon nanotube electrode material derived from CO 2 —produced by Estonian nanotech company UP Catalyst ( earlier post )—enhances the cyclability of sodium-ion batteries.

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Faraday Institution to award up to £55M to five consortia for energy storage research

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The Faraday Institution will award up to £55 million (US$67 million) to five UK-based consortia to conduct application-inspired research to make step changes in battery chemistries, systems and manufacturing methods. Next generation lithium ion cathode materials.

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Li-ion maker Electrovaya receives $1.3M IESS award for Toronto and London Hydro; working with Walmart

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Canada-based Li-ion battery maker Electrovaya Inc. million grant award to deliver multiple Intelligent Energy Storage Systems (IESS) at various locations for Toronto Hydro and London Hydro. This project is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Energy’s Smart Grid Fund. has received a $1.3-million

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Li-ion London Lithium Ion Energy Storage

Daimler Trucks & Buses and CATL enter global Li-ion battery cell modules supply agreement for electric trucks

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Daimler Trucks & Buses and battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) have entered a global battery cell modules supply agreement for electric trucks. The development of the battery systems lies with Daimler Trucks & Buses. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

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APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

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UK’s Faraday Institution awarding $58M to four battery research consortia to accelerate EV adoption

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The UK’s Faraday Institution recently announced up to £42 million (US$58 million) in new government funding to four UK-based consortia to conduct application-inspired research aimed at overcoming battery challenges to accelerate the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Earlier post.). —Business Minister Richard Harrington. million (US$6.4

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

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Li-S battery company OXIS Energy receives 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Consultancy Frost &Sullivan has selected UK-based lithium-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy to receive the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation. Additionally, OXIS Energy’s lithium-sulfur battery has long lifecycles. OXIS Energy was founded in 2005. Batteries Li-Sulfur'

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Lithium Sulfur 2014 Energy Batteries

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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JANUARY 22, 2010

We are funding innovative projects in a number of key areas which include internal combustion engine technologies, energy storage and management, lightweight structures and new propulsion technologies. Development of high energy Li-S prototype battery cells. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.

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Carbon Li-ion Downsizing Gas

UK Faraday Battery Challenge awards £23M to support development of electrified car batteries

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JUNE 13, 2019

The UK government announced £23 million (US$29 million) in third-round funding from the Faraday Battery Challenge to projects to support the development of the latest electrified vehicle technology. —Faraday Battery Challenge Director Tony Harper. Across the three rounds of funding competitions we have now awarded a total of £82.6

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FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

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JULY 21, 2009

ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage. In London, FedEx operates liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sprinter vans, which reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 12 percent. Cummins increased the displacement of the ISB line to 6.7

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton

KULR Technology exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Li-ion battery Internal Short Circuit (ISC) devices developed by NASA, NREL

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MARCH 27, 2018

KULR Technology has reached agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to be the exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner for the patented Internal Short Circuit (ISC) device which causes predictable battery cell failures in lithium-ion batteries, making them easier to study and, therefore, safer.

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Samsung invests in graphene manufacturer XG Sciences; joint battery development initiative

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JANUARY 31, 2014

XG Sciences manufactures energy storage materials based on the company’s xGnP graphene nanoplatelets and XG Leaf graphene sheet products. In April 2013, the company launched graphene-stabilized silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. Earlier post.).

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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

Faraday Institution to award up to £55M to five consortia for energy storage research

Li-ion maker Electrovaya receives $1.3M IESS award for Toronto and London Hydro; working with Walmart

Daimler Trucks & Buses and CATL enter global Li-ion battery cell modules supply agreement for electric trucks

Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

UK’s Faraday Institution awarding $58M to four battery research consortia to accelerate EV adoption

Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem – Charged EVs

Li-S battery company OXIS Energy receives 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

UK Faraday Battery Challenge awards £23M to support development of electrified car batteries

FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

KULR Technology exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Li-ion battery Internal Short Circuit (ISC) devices developed by NASA, NREL

Samsung invests in graphene manufacturer XG Sciences; joint battery development initiative

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