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Li-Cycle to build new Li-ion battery recycling facility in Arizona; third commercial spoke

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Li-Cycle Corp., the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, will build its third commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility, to be located in Gilbert, Arizona, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. —Tim Johnston, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Li-Cycle.

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AllCell granted US patent to prevent thermal runaway propagation in Li-ion batteries

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AllCell Technologies received a new US patent (Nº 8,273,474 ) covering the use of phase change materials (PCM) to prevent thermal runaway propagation in electrochemical devices such as lithium-ion batteries, ultra capacitors, and fuel cells. US Patent Nº 8,273,474: Battery system thermal management. Earlier post.).

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New Audi R18 makes its debut; fundamental redesign of diesel hybrid racer with Li-ion battery storage

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The LMP1 race car that will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2016 features innovative aerodynamics; represents the next stage in lightweight design; and has a modified hybrid system with lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, plus an efficiency-optimized TDI engine. Earlier post.).

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Microwave Technology Company Develops Production Process for Lithium-ion Cathode Materials

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Spheric Technologies, a Phoenix, Arizona, high temperature microwave technology company, has developed what it says is a production process for lithium iron phosphate cathode material for Li-ion batteries. Spheric will market the furnace with a license for the patent-pending lithium battery material production technology.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The University of Texas at Arlington will develop acoustic stimulation and electrolytic proton production to produce lithium (Li) and nickel (Ni) from CO 2 -reactive minerals and rocks that contain calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg), while sequestering CO 2 in the form of carbonate solids. Phoenix Tailings.

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Chrysler/DOE Ram PHEV project exploring battery life modeling

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Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. grid storage and load balancing for the battery pack; and integration with renewable energy. Battery life.

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