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A123 Systems acquires lithium titanate and Li-imide electrolyte technology from Leyden Energy; micro-hybrid focus

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A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, has acquired Leyden Energy’s intellectual property in battery materials covering lithium titanate (LTO) and non-flammable electrolyte (Li-imide) developments for an undisclosed amount.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. The energy storage system incorporates the latest Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology, which significantly increases energy density, allows for faster charging and enables pure electric (engine off) extended range capability.

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Altair Nanotechnologies Pursuing ARRA Funding for Grid Modernization

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Of this amount, nearly 10 million tons of coal and 18 billion cubic feet of natural gas are used to effectively manage the stability of the US electricity grid—a process that produces more than 39 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. So far these have been combined with positive electrodes from common lithium ion batteries.

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Testing the Rowwet electric scooter : Eleq

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The lithium-titanate-oxide (LTO) battery is a type of rechargeable battery which has the advantage of being faster to charge than other lithium-ion batteries, but the disadvantage of having a much lower energy density. This makes fast recharging possible and provides high currents when needed.

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BCG Report Expects Battery Costs Will Constrain Widespread Market Adoption of Fully Electric Vehicles, Absent a Technology Breakthrough; Forecasts 26% of Major Market New Cars in 2020 To be Hybrid or Electric

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Without a major breakthrough in battery technologies, fully electric vehicles that are as convenient as ICE-based cars—meaning that they can travel 500 kilometers (312 miles) on a single charge and can recharge in a matter of minutes—are unlikely to be available for the mass market by 2020. Industry Dynamics.