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UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

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MARCH 13, 2020

Commercial fast-charging stations subject electric car batteries to high temperatures and high resistance that can cause them to crack, leak, and lose their storage capacity, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in a new open-access study published in the journal Energy Storage. Ozkan Lab/UCR).

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Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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MARCH 3, 2023

Universal Hydrogen has flown a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. The other remained a conventional engine for safety of flight.

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Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Universal Hydrogen was granted a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the first flight of its hydrogen-powered regional aircraft. —Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen Air New Zealand.

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Researchers develop shape-memorized current collector to brake battery thermal runaway

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Researchers from Renmin University and Tsinghua University in China have developed a novel shape-memorized current collector (SMCC), which can successfully brake battery thermal runaway at the battery internal overheating status. A paper on their work is published in the ACS journal Nano Letters. 2c03645.

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

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

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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Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A team from Penn State University and start-up EC Power has developed a material-agnostic technology based on asymmetric temperature modulation with a thermally stable dual-salt electrolyte to achieve stable fast charging for Li-ion batteries. Batteries operate most efficiently when they are hot, but not too hot.

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Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power, and AeroTEC set up hydrogen aviation center at Moses Lake, Washington

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power and AeroTEC have established a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. Earlier post.).

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Scientists propose Battery Data Genome, a central data hub for battery innovation

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Tackling the extremely complex technical questions that battery scientists face requires huge amounts of data to generate AI and machine learning algorithms. —Argonne battery scientist Sue Babinec. For batteries, there are many common types of data, but there’s no uniform way of approaching them. —Noah Paulson.

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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology vying to establish international center for solid-state batteries

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is vying to establish an international center to develop solid-state batteries which will be safer, cheaper, smaller and more efficient than lithium ion batteries. Each university received $15,000 of the planning grant.

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Project CaSino investigating calcium-sulfur batteries

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JANUARY 2, 2023

The joint European project “CaSino” is investigating the potential of the calcium sulfur (Ca-S) battery as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This enables compact batteries and fast loading and discharging. This recent development now allows a more stable loading and discharge of Ca batteries over hundreds of cycles.

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U Birmingham spinout About:Energy launches battery design platform

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APRIL 8, 2023

A spinout from the University of Birmingham (UK)— About:Energy —has launched its battery design software platform: The Voltt. The Voltt will shorten R&D timelines, improve battery performance, and reduce development risk for battery cells and systems in automotive, aerospace and niche industries.

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San José International deploys 10 Proterra electric buses in airport fleet

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MAY 7, 2019

Mineta San José International Airport’s (SJC) has deployed a fleet of 10 Proterra battery-electric buses that will transport passengers and their luggage between SJC’s parking lots, rental car center, and terminals. SJC’s deployment is a first for a California airport and among the largest deployments for a US airport.

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Stellantis-LG Energy Solution battery joint venture named NextStar Energy; 45 GWh plant in Windsor

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JUNE 3, 2022

as the official name of its battery joint-venture company. NextStar Energy will be Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant. billion USD) to establish automotive battery operations in Windsor, Ontario, with support from the municipal, provincial and federal levels of the Canadian government. Earlier post.)

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Japan NEDO launches major $90M solid-state Li-ion battery project targeting EVs; 23 companies, 15 universities/research institutes

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JUNE 17, 2018

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched the second phase of a major solid-state Li-ion battery project in a quest to achieve both high energy density and safety in batteries for electric vehicles. Partners participating in this project include: Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co.,

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Calendar: 9th International Symposium: Advanced Battery Power – Kraftwerk Batterie

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JANUARY 12, 2017

Researchers, developers and users from industry, science and research will be discussing the latest trends, studies and findings from battery research from 29-30 March 2017 in Aachen, Germany at the English-language Advanced Battery Power Conference.

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Eagle Graphite and University of British Columbia partner on development of silicon-modified anodes

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MARCH 4, 2021

The Government of British Columbia and Eagle Graphite confirmed release of the first tranche of grant funding in support of a 2-year program to develop and commercialize silicon-modified battery anodes made with graphite from Eagle’s Black Crystal graphite quarry and plant in Valhalla, British Columbia.

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Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

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JULY 9, 2022

Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (INO) has ordered a full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. Scooptram loader.

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Novel molecular orbital interaction stabilizes cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

An international team led by scientists from the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials at the University of Wollongong in Australia has verified that the introduction of novel molecular orbital interactions can improve the structural stability of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. —Dr Liang.

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GM and SAE International select 8 NA universities for new autonomous vehicle competition; Bolt EV the platform

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APRIL 6, 2017

At WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International and General Motors announced the eight North American universities which will compete in the upcoming AutoDrive Challenge. The participating universities are: Kettering University. Michigan State University. North Carolina A&T University.

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Volkswagen expands Redwood Materials collaboration with consumer battery recycling program

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APRIL 5, 2023

Starting on 22 April (Earth Day), Volkswagen of America and Redwood Materials will offer consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries. If adopted across the industry, battery recycling programs like this could help reduce battery costs as well as the need to mine and ship raw materials.

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VanadiumCorp beginning work on next-generation vanadium redox flow batteries for ships

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JANUARY 11, 2021

announced that commercial development work has commenced for the first phase of key design and engineering of next-generation vanadium redox flow-battery systems (VRFB Battery) for marine propulsion applications. VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. Champagne.

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This Rice University Professor Developed Cancer-Detection Technology

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Among her achievements: She invented an inexpensive, battery-operated optical imaging system that can detect premalignant tissues—no biopsy required—to help prevent oral and cervical cancer. in 1990, she joined the University of Texas at Austin as a professor of biomedical engineering. After earning her Ph.D.

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KERI researchers develop high-capacity Li-metal battery with improved rate performance and stability

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AUGUST 30, 2022

A research team at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a high-capacity Li-metal battery with improved rate performance and stability using a one-dimensional Li-confinable porous hollow carbon host. Janghyuk Moon at Chung-Ang University for theoretical validation of the effectiveness of this material’s design.

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Toyota establishes joint research institute with Tsinghua University; hydrogen and advanced mobility

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APRIL 22, 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation and Tsinghua University are establishing the Tsinghua - Toyota Joint Research Institute (Joint Research Institute). Toyota and Tsinghua University have engaged in research projects together since 1998, conducting technology courses and pursuing other related activities.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

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JUNE 18, 2019

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has agreed to purchase five 35-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and five 125 kW Proterra plug-in charging systems. Proterra battery-electric buses will contribute to CLT’s sustainability goals.

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BMW’s GM of battery cell technology joins Wildcat Discovery’s board

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APRIL 6, 2021

Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high-throughput methods to develop new battery materials rapidly, announced that Dr. Peter Lamp, General Manager of the Battery Cell Technology Group at BMW AG, has joined its Board of Directors. In 1993, he obtained his PhD in general physics.

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Altilium Metals to accelerate development of UK’s largest EV battery recycling facility following succesful scale-up of proprietary technology

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MARCH 17, 2023

Altilium says that its technology can recover more than 95% of the critical metals and 80% of battery value. The final product is a chemical combination of metals and lithium which can be sold direct to battery manufacturers (ready-made) at a premium of 30%, compared to pure metals which requires further processing.

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Using cloud charging data to estimate EV battery life

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JUNE 1, 2020

A team from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, with colleagues from Tsinghua University and China Electric Power Research Institute, have developed a method to estimate EV battery life based on cloud data. Battery life estimation includes capacity estimation and internal resistance estimation.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States.

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U Mich generic battery-cycling optimization framework could reduce EV battery testing time by about 75%

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JUNE 28, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an optimized generic battery cycling framework that could reduce the time for both simulation and physical testing of new electric vehicle battery designs by about 75%. cycling the battery—1,000 times to mimic a decade of use.

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Researchers from Japan’s NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University have jointly conducted a techno-economic analysis for hydrogen production from photovoltaic power generation (PV) utilizing a battery-assisted electrolyzer. This approximately converts to US$1.92 to US$3.00/kg

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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Researchers report first direct observation of anionic redox in a lithium-rich battery material

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JUNE 10, 2021

Conventional Li-ion batteries work by cationic redox, when a metal ion changes its oxidation state as lithium is inserted or removed. Although this redox mechanism has emerged as the leading contender among battery technologies, it signifies a pivot in materials chemistry research. Lithium-rich cathodes, however, can store much more.

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Russia’s KRET develops universal charging stations for electric vehicles

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AUGUST 25, 2014

KRET, part of Rostec, has developed the FORA universal charging stations for the rapid charging of electric vehicles in Russia and abroad. Prototypes will be presented at the KRET pavilion during the 3 rd international forum Engineering Technologies-2014.

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University of Warwick supports development of Reduced Induction Field Torque motor; RIFT-10

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APRIL 6, 2022

WMG at the University of Warwick (UK) has provided knowledge and expertise in developing a UK-focused, cost-effective production and supply chain for RIFT (Reduced Induction Field Torque) Technology’s development of RIFT-10—a design for electric motors drives that reduces copper and magnet weight reduction by around 50% and lowers cost by 75%.

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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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MARCH 28, 2021

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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International team develops technique to measure ion transport in LIBs precisely

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a combination of techniques that allows for the precise measurement of ions moving through a Li-ion battery. —Hans-Georg Steinrück, professor at Paderborn University and the first author. The research team then compared their results with mathematical models.

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W Australia to host $135M national battery research hub: Future Battery Industries CRC

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APRIL 10, 2019

Western Australia will host a national consortium to position Australia as a global leader in the manufacture and supply of batteries after a A$135-million (US$96.4-million) —Curtin University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Professor Chris Moran. million) industry-backed research hub was supported by the Federal Government.

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Faraday Institution commits a further $31M to battery research to deliver commercial impact

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APRIL 2, 2021

million (US$31-million) commitment to build on its momentum in four key research challenges: extending battery life; battery modelling; recycling and reuse; and solid-state batteries. Also, a focused research project on battery safety has been assembled, integrating research previously carried out in several different projects.

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New flying/driving robot developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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MAY 20, 2019

An experimental robot drone that flies like a typical quadcopter, drives on tough terrain and squeezes into tight spaces using the same motors, has been developed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. It was developed in the BGU Bio-Inspired and Medical Robotics Lab by Prof.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a combined $2.8 Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6 Materials Separation & Processing (Cathode Minerals).

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Researchers in China, US develop binder-free high-silicon-content flexible anode for Li-ion batteries

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

A team from Zhejiang A&F University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), and Stanford University have developed a binder-free, flexible, and free-standing electrode comprising an unprecedented 92% silicon content for Li-ion batteries. 1 after 300 cycles) and a commercial-level areal capacity (5.58

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€12M Current Direct project seeks to support marine electrification with swappable containerized battery system

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JANUARY 4, 2021

The overarching aim of the Current Direct project is to develop and demonstrate an innovative interchangeable waterborne transport battery system and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Platform in an operational environment at the Port of Rotterdam at TRL7 that facilitates fast charging of vessels, fleet optimization and novel business models.

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Porsche invests in high-performance battery JV Cellforce; Si anodes; BASF NCM cathode materials

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JUNE 21, 2021

Porsche and joint venture partner Customcells, a spin-off from Fraunhofer, also announced the launch of production of high-performance battery cells at Porsche’s Weissach Development Center. With this material, it now seems possible to increase the power density compared to current series batteries significantly.

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UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

Researchers develop shape-memorized current collector to brake battery thermal runaway

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

Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power, and AeroTEC set up hydrogen aviation center at Moses Lake, Washington

Scientists propose Battery Data Genome, a central data hub for battery innovation

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology vying to establish international center for solid-state batteries

Project CaSino investigating calcium-sulfur batteries

U Birmingham spinout About:Energy launches battery design platform

San José International deploys 10 Proterra electric buses in airport fleet

Stellantis-LG Energy Solution battery joint venture named NextStar Energy; 45 GWh plant in Windsor

Japan NEDO launches major $90M solid-state Li-ion battery project targeting EVs; 23 companies, 15 universities/research institutes

Calendar: 9th International Symposium: Advanced Battery Power – Kraftwerk Batterie

Eagle Graphite and University of British Columbia partner on development of silicon-modified anodes

Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

Novel molecular orbital interaction stabilizes cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

GM and SAE International select 8 NA universities for new autonomous vehicle competition; Bolt EV the platform

Volkswagen expands Redwood Materials collaboration with consumer battery recycling program

VanadiumCorp beginning work on next-generation vanadium redox flow batteries for ships

This Rice University Professor Developed Cancer-Detection Technology

KERI researchers develop high-capacity Li-metal battery with improved rate performance and stability

Toyota establishes joint research institute with Tsinghua University; hydrogen and advanced mobility

Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

BMW’s GM of battery cell technology joins Wildcat Discovery’s board

Altilium Metals to accelerate development of UK’s largest EV battery recycling facility following succesful scale-up of proprietary technology

Using cloud charging data to estimate EV battery life

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

U Mich generic battery-cycling optimization framework could reduce EV battery testing time by about 75%

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Researchers report first direct observation of anionic redox in a lithium-rich battery material

Russia’s KRET develops universal charging stations for electric vehicles

University of Warwick supports development of Reduced Induction Field Torque motor; RIFT-10

Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

International team develops technique to measure ion transport in LIBs precisely

W Australia to host $135M national battery research hub: Future Battery Industries CRC

Faraday Institution commits a further $31M to battery research to deliver commercial impact

New flying/driving robot developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

Researchers in China, US develop binder-free high-silicon-content flexible anode for Li-ion batteries

€12M Current Direct project seeks to support marine electrification with swappable containerized battery system

Porsche invests in high-performance battery JV Cellforce; Si anodes; BASF NCM cathode materials

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