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6 DOE-funded applied battery research projects targeting Li-ion cells with >200 Wh/kg for PHEVs and EVs

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The objective of the projects is to develop cells that provide more than 200 Wh/kg energy density, along with long cycle life and excellent abuse tolerance to enable 40-mile-range plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs). One common attribute of all the projects is the use of some form of silicon-based material for the anode.

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Update on Select Argonne Lab Activity with HEV and PHEV Li-ion Batteries

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Khalil Amine, Senior Scientist and Manager of Argonne National Laboratory’s advanced Lithium Battery Program, provided an update on some of the activities at Argonne on advanced high-power systems for hybrid-electric (HEV) and high-energy systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). XRD of new Argonne nano-Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 spinel.

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Western Lithium significantly upgrades its Kings Valley Lithium resource in Nevada

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The company expects that the new resource will provide for increased feedstock grade to the proposed lithium carbonate process plant. Category Tonnes (thousands) Lithium (%) Lithium oxide (%) LCE (Li carbonate equivalent) (tonnes). Principal, Reserva International LLC, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

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EnerDel Teams With Nissan on Electrolyte Research at Argonne Lab

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Both EnerDel and AESC, Nissan’s Li-ion JV, work with that chemistry. million USABC research project, 50% cost-shared with DOE, in partnership with ANL on developing a battery system that matches the safety of its lithium titanate anode (Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 ) with a safe, high voltage 4.8V EnerDel is currently wrapping up an 18-month, $2.5

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The 80-20 Rule

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O ften when I talk about Plug-Ins , I say that PHEV's are a perfect embodiment of the 80-20 rule. But in the case of the PHEV , the logic goes something like this: Roughly 80% of our daily trips are under 35 miles. Here's a piece of it: Why do PHEVs reduce greenhouse pollution ? And the remaining 20% are longer trips.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. The objective of this AOI is to attract and fund research efforts to understand and overcome the barriers impeding the successful utilization of commercial or near commercial high energy Li-ion couples that can meet the performance, lifetime and cost requirements of PHEV40 or EV batteries.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? What do environmental groups think of PHEVs? See our Global Warming page.

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