Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Zenlabs Energy, a developer of advanced lithium-ion batteries ( earlier post ), announced that Energy Assurance, an independent third-party test laboratory, has validated the high specific energy and high-power of Zenlabs’ new large-format pouch cells for the electric aviation market. Earlier post.).

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 4, 2021

The most popular new articles last week on CleanTechnica were led by a short (and unusual) Tesla Model Y review, a potential new policy in Idaho regarding wolves (yes, not our typical focus area), a certain simple hybrid, and JB Straubel’s newfound business love post-Tesla. For the whole list and to jump into the reader […].

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Electrek

MARCH 1, 2023

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based KORE Power has chosen Siemens as its infrastructure technology partner for its lithium-ion battery factory – it’s the first US li-ion battery factory to be fully American-owned. more… The post The first wholly US-owned li-ion battery factory is going to be smart appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2022

Previously under-resourced to support EV charging, this scenic artery passes near six national forests and unlocks to EV drivers some of the country’s most iconic spots, from the Snoqualmie Pass in Washington, stretching the Snake River in Idaho, spanning Arches National Park in Utah and connecting outdoor destinations like Park City and Vail.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2020

Scientists from Idaho National Laboratory and the University of California San Diego have shown that slow, low-energy charging causes lithium atoms to deposit on electrodes in a disorganized way that improves charging behavior. Lithium metal is a preferred anode for high-energy rechargeable batteries. —Wang et al.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

U-M, with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, won a three-year, $2.7 The majority of vehicles in the study will be hybrid-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles, with only a small number expected to be traditional cars or trucks.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Zenlabs Energy, an advanced lithium-ion cell company, announced that Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has successfully tested more than 1,000 charge-discharge cycles from its high-energy Silicon anode pouch cells. Zenlabs is the recipient of a $4.8-million, Earlier post.). Zenlabs is the recipient of a $4.8-million, Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2009

Exide Technologies entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the US Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and the University of Idaho to develop and commercialize improvements on lead-acid battery technology for applications including hybrid electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

We are excited to continue supporting Oregon’s leading transit agencies in delivering sustainable, accessible, and efficient transportation solutions, and also look forward to expanded mobility in the states of Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Tri-Met welcomes its first battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Materials used in batteries for EVs and stationary storage are now considered to be critical. While cobalt (Co) was found to be critical in this and previous reports, lithium (Li) becomes critical in the medium term due to its broader use in various battery chemistries and the rampant growth of the EV industry.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting proposals from the National Laboratories and industry partners that pursue radical innovations for American battery manufacturing leadership. Capabilities: Electrode Manufacturing; Battery Cell Testing. Capabilities: Battery Cell Testing. Idaho National Laboratory.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2023

The Joint Office will administer the Ride and Drive Electric program and has funded DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory to lead the National Charging Experience Consortium. Only applicants who have submitted an eligible concept paper will be eligible to submit a full application. The submission deadline for full applications is 28 July 2023.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sandia researchers are working with experts from Argonne, Idaho and Pacific Northwest national laboratories; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; and others as a national security laboratories team. Additionally, an Idaho National Laboratory team found some systems were vulnerable to malicious firmware updates.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Since the consortium’s launch, the team has made significant strides in battery research and development. This research is leading to a significant increase of the cycling life of high-energy rechargeable lithium batteries. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2022

Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have used machine learning techniques that incorporate charging data to create unique charging protocols for superfast charging methods tailored to different types of electric vehicle batteries. Charging EV Li-ion batteries is a balancing act. —Eric Dufek, Ph.D.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2023

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. 49 Idaho 24.4 However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2018

BP Wind Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Rolling Thunder I Power Partners LLC, has signed a purchase agreement to install a high-storage battery at its Titan 1 Wind Farm in South Dakota. The battery storage project is expected to launch at the site during the second half of 2018.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A new flow battery aims to relieve EV fast-charging bottlenecks and free up more critical materials for EV batteries, too. The post New Flow Battery To Be Tested At 1970’s Gas Station Rehabbed For EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2016

The team in this 5-year project hopes to reach these goals by focusing on lithium-metal batteries, which use lithium instead of graphite for the battery’s anode. While studying these materials, the consortium will work to prevent unwanted side reactions in the whole battery that weaken a battery’s performance.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g., from $0.08/kWh

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

New research from Idaho National Laboratory suggests that electric vehicle drivers could face longer fast charging times when temperatures drop. The reason: cold temperatures impact the electrochemical reactions within the cell, and onboard battery management systems limit the charging rate to avoid damage to the battery.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) is the lead lab for the codes and standards pillar, supported by consortium members National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2016

Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Safety for Vehicle Technologies and Energy Storage. Development of Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Batteries in Wide Temperature Range Applications. Nitride-Stabilized Pt Core-Shell Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cell Cathodes. Brookhaven. Mercedes-Benz R&D North America. John Deere Electronic Solutions (JDES).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The governors of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to create a unified regional electric vehicle plan to allow electric vehicles to recharge and travel easily along the 5,000 miles of freeways in the western region. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

Idaho National Laboratory. Idaho National Laboratory Wireless Project, $150,000. Enabling Cobalt-Free Battery Solution for Behind The Mater Storage, $750,000 SPARKS, Castro Valley, Calif. Li-ion batteries with Safer Current Collectors, $750,000 Soteria Battery Innovation Group, Greenville, S.C. El Centro, Calif.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

The first S-200 fleet will be piloted in Boise, Idaho this Spring. Eventually, battery-depleted scooters will also automatically go to the nearest Spin Hub for charging. This technology will eventually make it possible for a rider to “hail” an e-scooter several blocks to a desired pick-up location.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2016

The Battery500 team aims to build a battery pack with a specific energy of 500 watt-hours per kilogram, compared to the 170-200 watt-hours per kilogram in today’s typical EV battery. In this redesigned battery, the prevention of unwanted side reactions will significantly improve battery performance. Stanford University.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Specifically, the funding will go toward reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improved efficiency and lower costs for car batteries; and net-zero energy building technologies. million to modify and enhance its Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2016

million to develop and demonstrate a battery-powered electric school bus that improves propulsion energy efficiency by 20-30% and that can connect to the electric grid (vehicle-to-grid). million to accelerate PEV adoption by developing electric highway corridors along I-15, I-80, I-70, and I-84 in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

California. 56,789,406. Connecticut. 29,315,442. 19,978,342. 21,998,178. 14,743,125. 10,280,470. 10,859,512. 9,298,080.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2020

These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Idaho Department of Transportation. The Idaho Department of Transportation on behalf of Mountain Rides in Blaine County will receive funds to purchase new electric buses and associated charging infrastructure.

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Baua Electric

JULY 26, 2023

A January presentation from the Area of Power Warehouse and Electrical Transportation on the Idaho Nationwide Laboratory notes that automakers and insurance coverage corporations may face warranty- and liability-related monetary losses, and losses from damaging crowd belief of electrical automobiles. . Batteries disgrace naturally over date.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and TDK R&D Corporation, along with the US Department of Energy (DOE), automotive companies and suppliers have completed bench testing to support the SAE Technical Information Report (TIR) J2954. Idaho National Lab and TDK has provided invaluable bench data to validate SAE J2954 Wireless Power Transfer.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The bottom overall US states in the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index: (42) Wisconsin (43) Indiana (44) Louisiana (45) Kentucky (46) Texas (47) Nebraska (48) Tennessee (49) Idaho (50) Arkansas (51) Alaska. Only battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are included in the index. HERE EV Charge Points collects data from public charging points.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2022

“The purchase of the BEV Lease is to aid in our goal of delivering carbon neutrality by 2050 by controlling the vehicle battery through its life, keeping it in the Ford network.” battery production.” battery production.” Ford confirmed to CarsDirect that its communication was legitimate.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Idaho National Laboratory researchers recently released independent testing results of a wireless charging system designed for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). kW Level 2 Charging System, uses inductive technology to wirelessly charge a PEV’s traction battery, which powers the vehicle. Source: INL. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Technology installed in each vehicle that will record and transmit data to the Idaho National Lab (INL) for analysis by the DOE and EPRI. VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile battery range and unlimited extended range, averaging more than 100 mpg in typical daily driving.

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