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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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JUNE 23, 2023

Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Overall, electrification reduces net external costs to society by 3–11% (5–24¢ per trip), depending on the assumed social cost of carbon. —Mohan et al. Mohan et al.

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Researchers use graphite positive electrodes in high-capacity rechargeable lithium/chlorine batteries

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

The study is published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The study is published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. In an earlier study, the researchers reported ∼3.5 This work could open up widely available, low-cost graphitic materials for high-capacity alkali metal/Cl 2 batteries. 2c07826.

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Rechargeable ultrahigh-capacity tellurium-aluminum batteries

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APRIL 30, 2019

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, with colleagues at Beijing Institute of Technology, have demonstrated the potential of rechargeable tellurium (Te) nanowire positive electrodes to construct ultrahigh-capacity rechargeable tellurium-aluminum batteries (TABs). A g -1 ) along with an initial 1.4

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Note the different scaling used in the graphs. McCollum et al.

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UCSD team suggests building more fast-charging stations based on study of pandemic impact on EV charging

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MAY 7, 2021

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) recommends expanding fast-charging stations for electric vehicles as campuses and businesses start planning for a post-pandemic world. Only four out of 100 stations in the study were fast-charging. The study looked at 100 charging stations in 28 parking structures.

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RPI researchers develop safe, long-cycling Li-metal rechargeable battery electrode; demonstrate Li-carbon battery

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APRIL 27, 2014

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a safe, extended cycling lithium-metal electrode for rechargeable Li-ion batteries by entrapping lithium metal within a porous graphene network (Li-PGN). The recent study by Harry et al. The performance of various other cathode materials (LiCoO 2 , LiFePO 4 , LiNi 0.75

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Univ. of Missouri team progressing with convection battery; enabling rechargeable lithium-metal batteries

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MAY 14, 2013

Researchers at the University of Missouri led by Prof. The technology allows lithium-metal batteries to be recharged without the dendrite failure (short circuit) that has prevented rechargeable lithium-metal batteries from being commercially viable. Lower mass often translates to lower costs. Source: Dr. Galen Suppes.

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Nankai University team in pursuit of a Li-CO2 battery

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AUGUST 12, 2015

Researchers at Nankai University in China report their latest advance in developing a rechargeable Li-CO 2 battery with the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with high electrical conductivity and porous three-dimensional networks as air cathodes for the rechargeable metal-CO 2 batteries. PVDF spread it on carbon paper.

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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AUGUST 22, 2019

The researchers made their discovery by developing a technique to measure the amounts of inactive lithium species on the anode—a first in the field of battery research—and studying their micro- and nanostructures. The findings could pave the way for bringing rechargeable lithium metal batteries from the lab to the market.

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UT Austin team devises new strategy for safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable Na or Li batteries suited for EVs

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, including Prof. With this glass, a rechargeable battery with a metallic lithium or sodium anode and an insertion-compound as cathode may require a polymer or liquid catholyte in contact with the cathode. The electrolyte membrane was 0.06 The sealed cell was then aged. Click to enlarge.

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China team uses ultra-thin indium sheet to stabilize Li-metal anode

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Researchers from Tsinghua University and China University of Geosciences have used an ultrathin indium sheet to construct a stabilized lithium-rich hybrid anode with fast interfacial ion transport. In the study, the team used 1M LiPF 6 in ethylene carbonate-dimethyl carbonate (EC/DMC) solvent for the liquid electrolyte.

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Purdue team uses pollen grains as basis for carbon architectures for Li-ion anodes

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A team at Purdue University has used pollens as the basis for carbon architectures for anodes in energy storage devices. One candidate is hard carbon which typically allows faster lithiation due to larger interlayer spacing, and higher cycling capacity than graphite due to the additional nanopore filling Li storage mechanism.

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St. Andrews team elucidates behavior of carbon cathodes in Li-air batteries; the importance of the synergy between electrode and electrolyte

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

Carbon is seen as an attractive potential cathode material for aprotic (non-aqueous) Lithium-air batteries, which are themselves of great interest for applications such as in electric vehicles because of the cells’ high theoretical specific energy. A team at the University of St. For their study, they cycled carbon cathodes in Li?O

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

The average cost to trial participants for recharging at home is between 25p and £1 (US$0.40 The data analyzed by Aston University combines and compares the behavior patterns of 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drivers over two consecutive quarters. and $1.60) per day. million (US$11.9-million) million) year-long Government scheme.

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Improving the Charge-Discharge Capacity and Cycleability of Carbon Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries

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JUNE 6, 2010

Charge and discharge curves of seven different materials studied. GMP40 (60:40 weight ratio of mixed mesophase pitch carbon and phenolic resin) produced the best results. However, carbon remains the predominant commercial anode material solution at this point. Credit: ACS, Lin et al. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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UC Davis Study Finds That Ultracapacitor-based Micro-Hybrid Systems Can Deliver Substantial Fuel Economy Improvements

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AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. The ultracapacitors are also recharged during regenerative braking. Burke, 2009.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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APRIL 30, 2010

ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Novel Biological Conversion of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Directly into Biodiesel. Earlier post.) Engineering E. per gallon.

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U. Mich study: natural-gas-based ICE, BEV and FCV all show promise for environmental benefits relative to conventional ICE

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Results of a lifecycle analysis by a team at the University of Michigan suggest that multiple types of natural gas-powered vehicles—i.e., Their study appears in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. … The FCV is powered by an 80 kW PEMFC and a 20 kW Li-ion battery, also based on the NCM cathode chemistry. terrestrial toxicity (TET).

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Low-cost N-doped interlayer derived from loofah sponge enables high-performance Li-S, Li-Se and LiI2 batteries

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JUNE 16, 2016

Researchers from Griffith University in Australia and Peking University in China have synthesized low-cost, hierarchically porous, and nitrogen-doped loofah sponge carbon (N-LSC) derived from the loofah sponge via a simple calcining process and applied it as a multifunctional blocking layer for Li–S, Li–Se, and Li–I 2 batteries.

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Lead battery research consortium promises big leap in performance; technical roadmap under development

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Other areas highlighted for future study include in-depth research into the addition of elements such as carbon aimed at extending both lifetime and performance. One of the Consortium’s studies is already underway in the US in partnership with the Argonne National Laboratory.

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Researchers present lower temperature version of ultra-high capacity molten air battery

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MAY 27, 2014

Last year, researchers at George Washington University led by Dr. Stuart Licht introduced the principles of a new class rechargeable molten air batteries that offer amongst the highest intrinsic electric energy storage capabilities. The iron molten air battery; illustration of the charge/discharge in molten carbonate.

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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 Photo-electrochemically rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Electrochemical conversion of carbon gases to sustainable fuels and chemicals. Batteries Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Fuels Solar'

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But we do actually need that energy to be generated,” says Alper Bozkurt, who with Veena Misra codirects the Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) at North Carolina State University. But solar is just the opening gambit. milliwatts. The team next turned to 3D printing.

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Stanford team demonstrates hollow carbon nanofiber-encapsulated sulfur cathode for high-capacity Li-S batteries

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Schematic of design and fabrication process of hollow carbon nanofibers/sulfur composite structure. To tackle the polysulfide problem, researchers at Stanford University led by Dr. Yi Cui have developed a hollow carbon nanofiber-encapsulated sulfur cathode for effective trapping of polysulfides. Credit: ACS, Zheng et al.

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Report: combination of new mobility technologies creates opportunities for cutting emissions, but requires strategic policy interventions

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JUNE 30, 2016

The combination of connectivity, automation plus shared vehicle ownership and use has the potential to make car travel greener and cheaper, cutting energy use and helping accelerate the introduction of low carbon vehicles. The study— Automated vehicles; Automatically low carbon?

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JLU study: oxidation catalyst in Li-O2 battery electrolyte doubles cycle life

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Further, the carbon cathode has been identified as a center of parasitic reactions during charging, including the oxidative decomposition of the cathode at high potentials. The catalytic activity of TEMPO allows a wide range of current densities and different carbon based cathode materials. V, leading to low round-trip efficiency.

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UNIST team boosts performance of perovskite catalyst for metal-air batteries & fuel cells using polypyrrole

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JANUARY 24, 2017

Korea’s UNIST, with colleagues from Northwestern University, have successfully developed a new way to increase the activity of perovskite oxide catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and/or the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in rechargeable metal-air batteries and fuel cells simply by adding the conductive polymer polypyrrole.

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Univ. of St. Andrews researchers show reversible, higher-rate non-aqueous Li-air battery using gold cathode and DMSO electrolyte

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JULY 23, 2012

Very high energy density rechargeable lithium air (or Li-O 2 ) batteries are of great interest for future electrified transportation because at best their practical energy density could approach that of current gasoline engined vehicles (after factoring in tank-to-wheel efficiencies). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Peng et al.

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MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

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AUGUST 28, 2019

The study looked at a variety of factors that can affect the relative performance of these vehicles, including the role of low temperatures in reducing battery performance; regional differences in average number of miles driven annually; and the different mix of generating sources in different parts of the US.

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Goodenough and UT team report new strategy for all-solid-state Na or Li battery suitable for EVs; plating cathodes

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MARCH 1, 2017

lithium, sodium or potassium) on a copper–carbon cathode current collector at a voltage of more than 3.0 Traditional rechargeable batteries use a liquid electrolyte and an oxide as a cathode host into which the working cation of the electrolyte is inserted reversibly over a finite solid-solution range. —Braga et al.

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St. Andrews team identifies TiC as a promising cathode for Li-air batteries

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

Researchers at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland report in a paper in the journal Nature Materials that titanium carbide (TiC) may represent a viable, stable cathode for rechargeable lithium-air batteries. Although carbon is ubiquitously used as the basis of the cathode, its use in an Li-O 2 battery is problematic, they note.

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Tsinghua team develops zinc-air fuel cell stack with high power density

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DECEMBER 29, 2013

Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a high-power-density zinc-air fuel cell (ZAFC) stack using an inexpensive manganese dioxide (MnO 2 ) catalyst with potassium hydroxide (KOH) electrolyte. As reported in a paper in the Journal of Power Sources , they achieved peak power in a ZAFC stack as high as 435 mW cm -2. —Pei et al.

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OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have demonstrated the concept of a potassium-air (K?O Recently, researchers have also found out the instability of electrolyte and carbon electrode under the high charging potential (>3.5 V), which contributes to the low rechargeability. O 2 battery (0.5 Credit: ACS, Ren and Wu.

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UT Austin team demonstrates new approach to lithium sulfide cathodes for Li-S batteries

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, led by Professor Arumugam Manthiram, have demonstrated that lithiated graphite can serve as a lithium donor in lithium-deficient cathodes used, for example, in high energy density lithium-sulfur chemistry batteries. carbon composites, core?shell Credit: ACS, Fu et al. Click to enlarge.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. The carbon footprint of operating an electric vehicle varies based on the source of its electricity since different states have different energy resources.

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Nano-vault architecture alleviates stress in Si-based anodes for Li-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

New research conducted by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has identified a specific building block that improves the anode in lithium-ion batteries. Traditionally, graphite is used for the anode of a lithium-ion battery, but this carbon material has major limitations. —Haro et al.

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Researchers use DNA to stabilize sulfur cathode for high-performance Li-sulfur batteries

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

A team from the China University of Geosciences has taken a novel approach to stabilizing Lithium-sulfur batteries by functionalizing the carbon-sulfur cathode with DNA. Rechargeable lithium/sulfur battery promises an appealing candidate for energy storage to power portable devices and electric vehicles. —Li et al.

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs.

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Univ. of Texas researchers propose lithium- or sodium-water batteries as next generation of high-capacity battery technology; applicable for EVs and grid storage

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APRIL 1, 2011

Example of a lithium-water rechargeable battery. Researchers at the University of Texas, including Dr. John Goodenough, are proposing a strategy for high-capacity next-generation alkali (lithium or sodium)-ion batteries using water-soluble redox couples as the cathode. Credit: ACS, Lu et al. Click to enlarge. V and charges at 4.2-4.4

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UH team develops new, highly efficient and durable OER catalyst for water splitting

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MAY 16, 2017

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a catalyst—composed of easily available, low-cost materials and operating far more efficiently than previous catalyst—that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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Cornell researchers stabilize lithium metal anodes using halide salt in liquid electrolyte

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AUGUST 14, 2014

A team at Cornell University led by Dr. Lynden Archer has used simple liquid electrolytes reinforced with halogenated salt blends to stabilize lithium metal anodes in a rechargeable battery. The team studied two configurations of electrolytes: in liquid form; and as liquids infused in nanoporous solids. 1 to 3,860 mAh g ?1

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Polymer-graphene nanocomposites as high-rate “green” electrodes for Li-ion batteries

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APRIL 15, 2012

graphene nanocomposites as high-rate cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. In this new study, Song et al. graphene composite), 30 wt % conductive carbon, and 10 wt % polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) binder. Credit: ACS, Song et al. Click to enlarge. demonstrated a general one-pot synthesis of polymer?graphene

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Dahn Lab at Dalhousie signs exclusive 5-year research partnership with Tesla, beginning in 2016

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JUNE 18, 2015

The new collaboration, a first between the leading American electric vehicle company and a Canadian university, will bring together the teams of Dahn and Tesla’s Director of Battery Technology, Kurt Kelty. combinatorial solutions handling robot for respirator carbons. Fundamental studies of safety of Na-ion and Li-ion batteries.

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USC team develops novel organic redox flow battery for large-scale energy storage

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JUNE 27, 2014

These properties render quinone-based redox couples very attractive for high-efficiency metal-free rechargeable batteries, they found. The batteries last for about 5,000 recharge cycles, giving them an estimated 15-year lifespan. In the future, the potential exists to derive them from carbon dioxide, Narayan said.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

Researchers use graphite positive electrodes in high-capacity rechargeable lithium/chlorine batteries

Rechargeable ultrahigh-capacity tellurium-aluminum batteries

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

UCSD team suggests building more fast-charging stations based on study of pandemic impact on EV charging

RPI researchers develop safe, long-cycling Li-metal rechargeable battery electrode; demonstrate Li-carbon battery

Univ. of Missouri team progressing with convection battery; enabling rechargeable lithium-metal batteries

Nankai University team in pursuit of a Li-CO2 battery

Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

UT Austin team devises new strategy for safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable Na or Li batteries suited for EVs

China team uses ultra-thin indium sheet to stabilize Li-metal anode

Purdue team uses pollen grains as basis for carbon architectures for Li-ion anodes

St. Andrews team elucidates behavior of carbon cathodes in Li-air batteries; the importance of the synergy between electrode and electrolyte

Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

Improving the Charge-Discharge Capacity and Cycleability of Carbon Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries

UC Davis Study Finds That Ultracapacitor-based Micro-Hybrid Systems Can Deliver Substantial Fuel Economy Improvements

ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

U. Mich study: natural-gas-based ICE, BEV and FCV all show promise for environmental benefits relative to conventional ICE

Low-cost N-doped interlayer derived from loofah sponge enables high-performance Li-S, Li-Se and LiI2 batteries

Lead battery research consortium promises big leap in performance; technical roadmap under development

Researchers present lower temperature version of ultra-high capacity molten air battery

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

Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

Stanford team demonstrates hollow carbon nanofiber-encapsulated sulfur cathode for high-capacity Li-S batteries

Report: combination of new mobility technologies creates opportunities for cutting emissions, but requires strategic policy interventions

JLU study: oxidation catalyst in Li-O2 battery electrolyte doubles cycle life

UNIST team boosts performance of perovskite catalyst for metal-air batteries & fuel cells using polypyrrole

Univ. of St. Andrews researchers show reversible, higher-rate non-aqueous Li-air battery using gold cathode and DMSO electrolyte

MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

Goodenough and UT team report new strategy for all-solid-state Na or Li battery suitable for EVs; plating cathodes

St. Andrews team identifies TiC as a promising cathode for Li-air batteries

Tsinghua team develops zinc-air fuel cell stack with high power density

OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

UT Austin team demonstrates new approach to lithium sulfide cathodes for Li-S batteries

How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

Nano-vault architecture alleviates stress in Si-based anodes for Li-ion batteries

Researchers use DNA to stabilize sulfur cathode for high-performance Li-sulfur batteries

Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

Univ. of Texas researchers propose lithium- or sodium-water batteries as next generation of high-capacity battery technology; applicable for EVs and grid storage

UH team develops new, highly efficient and durable OER catalyst for water splitting

Cornell researchers stabilize lithium metal anodes using halide salt in liquid electrolyte

Polymer-graphene nanocomposites as high-rate “green” electrodes for Li-ion batteries

Dahn Lab at Dalhousie signs exclusive 5-year research partnership with Tesla, beginning in 2016

USC team develops novel organic redox flow battery for large-scale energy storage

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