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WAE introduces Elysia battery intelligence software

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The core offering is based around two key products: Elysia Embedded is a suite of battery management algorithms, which run locally on the Battery Management System (BMS)—for example directly on an EV’s battery or on a stationary energy storage system.

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Sandia researchers developing new family of metal-based ionic liquids for low-cost, efficient flow batteries

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copper ones, are also readily available and low cost. Improved energy storage technologies help even out the flow of such fluctuating sources, and Sandia researchers are studying new ways to develop a more flexible, cost-effective and reliable electric grid with improved energy storage. agricultural industries.

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WAE Technologies launches Elysia battery intelligence software for the mass market

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The core offering is based around two key products: Elysia Embedded is a suite of battery management algorithms, which run locally on the Battery Management System (BMS)—for example directly on an EV’s battery or on a stationary energy storage system.

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Solid-state battery company Solid Power closes $130M Series B led by BMW, Ford and Volta

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The investment positions Solid Power to produce full-scale automotive batteries, increase associated material output and expand in-house production capabilities for future vehicle integration. The BMW Group and Ford aim to utilize Solid Power’s low-cost, high-energy all solid-state battery technology in forthcoming electric vehicles.

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Chip-enabled raised pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas

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Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Western Michigan University (WMU) have enabled standard raised pavement markers to transmit GPS information that helps autonomous driving features function better in remote areas or in bad weather.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Air Battery. Long-Life, Acid-Based Battery.

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DOE to issue $47M FY17 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity

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The upcoming FOA may include the following areas of interest (AOI): Advanced Technology Battery Cell Development. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Vehicles. Traction drive systems should be demonstrated as meeting these targets through dynamometer testing.