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UT Dallas researchers use 2D MoS2 as protective layer for Li-metal anodes in Li-S batteries; extended cycle life

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Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have used two-dimensional (2D) MoS 2 (molybdenum disulfide) as a protective layer for Li-metal anodes, greatly improving the performances of Li–S batteries. This approach, they suggested, could lead to the realization of high energy density and safe Li-metal-based batteries.

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Mie University team working on aqueous li-air batteries; 300 Wh/kg

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Researchers at Mie University in Japan have developed a new protected lithium electrode for aqueous lithium/air rechargeable batteries. Lead researcher Nobuyuki Imanishi said that the system has a practical energy density of more than 300 Wh/kg, about twice that of many commercial lithium-ion batteries.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, 2024 Nissan GT-R: Nowadays’s Automobile Information

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A prototype has additionally been noticed for a brandnew electrical crossover that Volvo will place under its compact XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. A prototype has been noticed, revealing lots of the design main points pegged for the recent crossover.

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

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Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? And what about cars?

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Lead-Carbon Battery Company Axion Power Completes $26M Private Placement Stock Offering

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the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries ( earlier post ), recently completed a private placement of an aggregate of 45,757,572 shares of its common stock to institutional and individual investors at a price of $0.57 Axion Power International, Inc., per share for total gross proceeds of $26,081,490.

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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Battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will be the first customer for the new bus, receiving seven 35-foot Catalyst FC buses and two overhead semi-autonomous fast chargers.

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United Natural Foods Installing Air Products Hydrogen Fueling Technology for 65 Fuel Cell Forklifts

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UNFI looked to this initiative to replace lead acid batteries and their associated charging equipment with hydrogen fuel cells as part of its culture of social responsibility and its commitment to using clean energy, as well as to improve efficiency, productivity and reliability.

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