Belgium, Charging, Energy and Li-ion

New class of coordination polymers for high-performance Li-, Na- and K-ion storage

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AUGUST 9, 2022

Researchers at the Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium have designed and synthesized a new class of electrically conducting anionic coordination polymers for all practically relevant alkali-cation storage. An open-access paper on their work is published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. Wang et al.

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European team discovers new top-performing solid-state fast ionic conductor for Li-ion batteries

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JULY 18, 2019

Solid-state materials with high ionic conduction are necessary for many technologies, including all-solid-state lithium (Li)-ion batteries. The move to solid state batteries offers a number of advantages, including safety, but lithium ions in solids are less mobile than in liquids. the arrangement of atoms). … 2019.07.001.

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Imec produces prototype solid-state Li-ion battery with 200 Wh/L; solid electrolyte applied as a liquid

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APRIL 11, 2018

Imec, a global research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, has fabricated an innovative type of solid-state Li-ion battery achieving an energy density of 200 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours). and imec China (IMEC Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co.

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EST-Floattech delivers 2.2 MWh Green Orca battery system for event vessel Oceandiva London

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JULY 11, 2023

Dutch energy technology and storage solutions specialist EST-Floattech has delivered a 2.2 MWh Green Orca Li-ion battery system ( earlier post ) for the electric event vessel Oceandiva London. Electrical system integrator Werkina Werkendam commissioned EST-Floatech for the energy solution.

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Imec doubles energy density of its solid-state Li-metal batteries to 400 Wh/liter

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JUNE 21, 2019

Imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, digital and energy technologies and partner in EnergyVille—a collaboration between the Flemish research partners KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt—has developed a solid-state Li-metal battery cell with an energy density of 400 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours).

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NMCA shown to be a promising cathode material for high-power and safe Li-ion batteries

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JULY 13, 2011

A team of researchers from CNRS, IPB and SAFT in France and UMICORE in Belgium report on the synthesis and performance of a new high-power cathode material for Li-ion batteries (NMCA) in a paper in the Journal of Power Sources. Li 1.11 (Ni 0.40 Li 1.11 (Ni 0.40 Biensan (2011) Li(Ni 0.40 Al 0.05 ) 0.89

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Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University has awarded $10.5 million for seven research projects designed to advance a broad range of renewable energy technologies, including solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy. Photo-electrochemically rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Light trapping in high?efficiency,

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Scania and European Gigafactory developer Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification

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JANUARY 25, 2018

Scania, a member of the Volkswagen Group, and Northvolt, a 2016 startup building a European Gigafactory (planned 32 GWh annual capacity) for Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ), have agreed to develop and commercialize battery cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles. Scania is investing €10 million (US$12.5 Earlier post.).

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Bombardier battery-electric powered tram sets range record: 25.9 miles of catenary-free operation

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

RNV began using SuperCaps energy storage systems in 2009, and has integrated this technology into 30 of their trams. This provided sufficient energy for short catenary-free operation (CFO) distances. Electric drivetrain elements of a PRIMOVE tram, this one with inductive charging. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion Maker fortu PowerCell GmbH Considering Michigan Plant

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JULY 10, 2009

Professor Günther Hambitzer originally founded fortu in 1997 to concentrate on battery technology characterized by a high energy per unit of weight, long operational life, and avoidance of environmental concerns relative to its manufacture and disposal. Stable cell behaviour is ensured by a new system based on an inorganic electrolyte.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Charged spoke with Robert Privette, Umicore’s Business Development Manager for North America.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Charged spoke with Robert Privette, Umicore’s Business Development Manager for North America.

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New bio-inspired macro-meso-microporous material offers significant improvement in battery performance

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APRIL 7, 2017

Examples include photocatalysis, gas sensing and as Li-ion battery electrodes. The hierarchical nature of the pores also reduces the stresses in these electrodes during the charge/discharge processes, improving their structural stability and resulting in a longer life time for energy storage devices. —Zheng et al.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

(We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation. The company partners with approved installers charging $1,200-$3,000. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready.

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New class of coordination polymers for high-performance Li-, Na- and K-ion storage

European team discovers new top-performing solid-state fast ionic conductor for Li-ion batteries

Imec produces prototype solid-state Li-ion battery with 200 Wh/L; solid electrolyte applied as a liquid

EST-Floattech delivers 2.2 MWh Green Orca battery system for event vessel Oceandiva London

Imec doubles energy density of its solid-state Li-metal batteries to 400 Wh/liter

NMCA shown to be a promising cathode material for high-power and safe Li-ion batteries

Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy

Scania and European Gigafactory developer Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification

Bombardier battery-electric powered tram sets range record: 25.9 miles of catenary-free operation

Li-ion Maker fortu PowerCell GmbH Considering Michigan Plant

How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs

How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

New bio-inspired macro-meso-microporous material offers significant improvement in battery performance

How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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