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UMD, Army Researchers design new electrolyte enabling high energy density rechargeable Mg and Ca batteries

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

Rechargeable magnesium and calcium metal batteries (RMBs and RCBs) are promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries because of the high crustal abundance and capacity of magnesium and calcium. It’s the first time a magnesium battery theoretically reached a similar energy density as a lithium-ion battery. —Chunsheng Wang.

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INL, UCSD researchers find slow, low-energy charging of Li batteries creates glassy lithium; high-performance Li-metal batteries

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AUGUST 1, 2020

Scientists from Idaho National Laboratory and the University of California San Diego have shown that slow, low-energy charging causes lithium atoms to deposit on electrodes in a disorganized way that improves charging behavior. Lithium metal is a preferred anode for high-energy rechargeable batteries.

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IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a lithium-air battery with a solid electrolyte. The battery is rechargeable for 1000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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New liquid-sulfur/sulfide composite cathodes for high-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Magnesium rechargeable batteries (MRBs), in which high-capacity Mg metal is used as the anode material, are promising candidates for next-generation batteries due to their energy density, safety, and cost. However, the lack of high-performance cathode materials impedes their development. ©Kohei Shimokawa.

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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 Dutch EV drivers would prefer not to participate in V2G with current charging times; opposite true with fast charging

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JUNE 20, 2021

According to a new study by researchers from Delft University of Technology, in the context of current recharging time, Dutch EV drivers in general prefer not to participate in “vehicle-to-grid” (V2G) contracts, while the opposite is true in the context of fast recharging. fast recharging) on the preferences for V2G contracts.

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Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

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JUNE 24, 2019

A 20% increase in UK-generated electricity would be required to charge the current 252.5 Using its scientific expertise and collection of geological specimens, the Museum is collaborating with leading researchers to identify resource and environmental implications of the transition to green energy technologies including electric cars.

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UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

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MARCH 13, 2020

Commercial fast-charging stations subject electric car batteries to high temperatures and high resistance that can cause them to crack, leak, and lose their storage capacity, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in a new open-access study published in the journal Energy Storage. Ozkan Lab/UCR).

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Argonne team uses redox-active interlayer to advance high-energy Li-S batteries

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JANUARY 8, 2023

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have advanced lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery research by creating a redox-active interlayer within the battery that adds energy storage capacity while nearly eliminating a traditional problem with sulfur batteries. An open-access paper on their work was published in the journal Nature Communications.

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Kyoto team develops new cathode material for high-energy-density rechargeable magnesium batteries

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JULY 25, 2014

Charge–discharge profiles of ion-exchanged MgFeSiO 4. A team of researchers from Kyoto University has demonstrated ion-exchanged MgFeSiO 4 as a feasible cathode material for use in high-energy-density rechargeable magnesium batteries. Electrolyte was 0.5 Measurement temperature was 55°C. Current density was 6.62 1 (MgFeSiO 4 ).

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The findings are published in a paper in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. The joint research team designed an integrated system capable of adjusting the amount of battery charge/discharge and the amount of electrolysis hydrogen production in relation to the amount of solar power generated. 2018.11.119 ).

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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. As expected, charging declined significantly once most campus operations became remote. DC fast charging initially dropped by 67%.

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Chalmers, Volvo Group team uses dynamic stochastic route planning to minimize electric commercial vehicle energy consumption

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, in collaboration with Volvo Group Trucks Technology, have developed a method to help electric delivery vehicles navigate strategically to use as little energy as possible. We have developed systematic tools to learn optimal energy usage. —Balázs Kulcsár.

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Rhombus Energy Solutions announces UL 1741SA certification for its high-power charging systems for fleet EVs

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Rhombus Energy Solutions announced the certification of its high-power 60 kW AC to DC Power Conditioning System (PCS) charger unit to Underwriter Laboratories UL 1741 & 1741-SA standards. UL 1741 is UL’s Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources.

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Cornell team develops aluminum-anode batteries with up to 10,000 cycles

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APRIL 6, 2021

Friend Family Distinguished Professor of Engineering, have been exploring the use of low-cost materials to create rechargeable batteries that will make energy storage more affordable. Now, they have employed a different approach for incorporating aluminum, resulting in rechargeable batteries that offer up to 10,000 error-free cycles.

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Researchers develop rechargeable hybrid-seawater fuel cell; highly energy density, stable cycling

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Schematic illustration of the designed hybrid-seawater fuel cell and a schematic diagram at the charged–discharged state. Sodium can serve as an alternative to lithium in rechargeable batteries as the reversible storage mechanisms for sodium ions are very similar (e.g., Click to enlarge. 1 , respectively. earlier post ).

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Penn State team develops thermally modulated LFP battery; fast-charging, inexpensive, long-life for mass-market EVs

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JANUARY 19, 2021

A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. A paper on their work is published in Nature Energy.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Installing and operating EV charging stations offers businesses and owners of commercial and industrial buildings a winning proposition. EV charging itself creates a new “green” revenue opportunity. Building owners can work with a charge point operator or EV service provider to install and manage the EV chargers.

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ANL researchers report photo-excitation can speed up Li-ion charging by factor of two

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have reported that a new photo-excitation mechanism can speed up the charging of lithium-ion batteries by a factor of two or more. A serious limitation [of lithium-ion batteries], however, is the slow charging rate used to obtain the full capacity.

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Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Toshiba Corporation is taking its SCiB rechargeable battery business from Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) to make it an independent business unit within Toshiba. Its versatility has found broad application in hybrid electric vehicles, automated guided vehicles and energy storage systems for rolling stock.

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UCSD team develops new disordered rock salt anode for fast-charging, safer lithium-ion batteries

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Researchers at UC San Diego, with their colleagues at other institutions, have developed a new anode material that enables lithium-ion batteries to be safely recharged within minutes for thousands of cycles. The capacity and energy will be a little bit lower than graphite, but it’s faster, safer and has a longer life. —Liu et al.

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KIST team develops activation strategy for magnesium metal enabling efficient operation of Mg batteries

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JUNE 17, 2023

A research team led by Dr. Minah Lee of the Energy Storage Research Center at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a chemical activation strategy of magnesium metal that enables efficient operation of magnesium batteries in common electrolytes that are free of corrosive additives and can be mass-produced.

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RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

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MARCH 8, 2018

Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery”. The rechargeable battery is environmentally friendly, and has the potential, with further development, to store more energy than currently-available lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

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MARCH 8, 2013

Schematic illustration of the aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using the coated lithium metal as anode, LiMn 2 O 4 as cathode and 0.5 Researchers from Fudan University in China and Technische Universität Chemnitz in Germany have developed an aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using coated Li metal as the anode.

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University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst

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AUGUST 16, 2017

University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst. Cheaper to produce than lithium-ion batteries, they can also store more energy (theoretically five times more than that of lithium-ion batteries), are much safer, and are more environmentally friendly.

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NIMS researchers report 500 Wh/kg+ Li-air battery

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Researchers at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and the NIMS-SoftBank Advanced Technologies Development Center have developed a lithium-air battery with an energy density of more than 500 Wh/kg—significantly higher than currently lithium ion batteries. Source: NIMS.

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More work reported on approaches to stabilizing lithium metal anodes for high energy rechargeable batteries

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AUGUST 25, 2014

Metallic lithium, with a high theoretical capacity of ~3,860 mAh g -1 , is one of the most promising materials for anodes in next-generation high energy rechargeable battery systems for long-range electric vehicles. This is higher than the theoretical specific energy of of 609 Wh kg ?1 Earlier post.) 1 after 200 cycles at 40 °C.

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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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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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APRIL 1, 2023

The roadmap’s primary focus is on light duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. Topics covered include standards to address high power DC charging; storage (i.e.,

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Penn State team investigates battery requirements for eVTOL applications vs EVs

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JUNE 7, 2021

EVTOL requirements on battery specific power and energy. Trip distance versus consumed specific energy for three representative aircraft configurations. Trip distance versus consumed specific energy for three representative aircraft configurations. Schematic illustration of a typical eVTOL trip. From Yang et al. Yang et al.

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Researchers use carbon-based anodes with “bumpy” surfaces for Li-ion batteries that last longer in extreme cold

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JUNE 10, 2022

The resulting 12-sided carbon nanospheres had “bumpy” surfaces that demonstrated excellent electrical charge transfer capabilities. The resulting 12-sided carbon nanospheres had bumpy surfaces that demonstrated excellent electrical charge transfer capabilities. of the room temperature energy storage capacity just below freezing.

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Berkeley Lab researchers use ion bombardment to create ultrahigh energy density capacitor

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Capacitors that rapidly store and release electric energy are key components in modern electronics and power systems. However, the most commonly used ones have low energy densities compared to other storage systems such as batteries or fuel cells, which in turn cannot discharge and recharge rapidly without sustaining damage.

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SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic devices.

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Stanford team identifies root cause of lithium intrusion into solid electrolytes

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Lithium metal batteries with solid electrolytes are lightweight, inflammable, pack a lot of energy, and can be recharged very quickly, but they have been slow to develop due to mysterious short circuiting and failure. During fast charging, Chueh and team say, these inherent fractures open, allowing lithium to intrude.

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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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JANUARY 23, 2018

An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This effect is exacerbated when higher in-home power charging is adopted.

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MIT team synthesizes all carbon nanofiber electrodes for high-energy rechargeable Li-air batteries

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JULY 25, 2011

Gravimetric Ragone plot comparing energy and power characteristics of CNF electrodes based on the pristine and discharged electrode weight with that of LiCoO 2. This translates to an energy enhancement ~4 times greater than the state-of-the-art lithium intercalation compounds such as LiCoO 2 (~600 W h kg electrode -1 , the researchers said.

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Honda begins test-driving of MC-? micro-sized EV using renewable energy

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Honda’s micro-sized EV, using photovoltaic (PV) energy for recharging, as part of the Miyakojima City Small-sized Electromotive Mobility Project. PV charging station and MC-?. For this particular driving experiment in the city using renewable energy, the MC-? Honda Motor Co., Click to enlarge.

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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AUGUST 24, 2016

Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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New electrode material for solid-state batteries improves performance

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FEBRUARY 21, 2021

An all-solid-state lithium battery using inorganic solid electrolytes requires safety assurance and improved energy density, both of which are issues in large-scale applications of lithium-ion batteries. Utilization of high-capacity lithium-excess electrode materials is effective for the further increase in energy density.

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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

John Goodenough, known around the world for his pioneering work that led to the invention of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, have devised a new strategy for a safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable sodium or lithium battery cell that has the required energy density and cycle life for a battery that powers an all-electric road vehicle.

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Researchers propose new VO2 cathode material for aluminum-ion rechargeable battery

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NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Schematic representation of the super-valent battery during charge/discharge process. Nowadays, due to their outstanding energy and power density, Li-ion batteries have become a mainstay for EES [electrical energy storage]. Wang et al. Click to enlarge. Herein, we define this kind of battery as super-valent battery.

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Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Out of several candidates that could replace Li in rechargeable batteries, calcium (Ca) stands out as a promising metal. Most of this work was conducted at Argonne National Lab and in a Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR) project supported by the US Department of Energy. Haesun Park, Christopher J. 202101698.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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MAY 5, 2021

This initiative will have a specific focus on charging station investments for electric transit buses and medium- / heavy-duty trucks located in or serving the community. Working with that framework, Electrify America recognized the strong need for transit and heavy-duty truck charging solutions as part of this investment.

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Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

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MAY 18, 2021

Building on our long history of pioneering train energy management technologies, this demonstration of coupling 2.4 illion grant from the California Air Resource Board (CARB) awarded to Wabtec, BNSF and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. —Eric Gebhardt, Wabtec Chief Technology Officer.

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UMD, Army Researchers design new electrolyte enabling high energy density rechargeable Mg and Ca batteries

INL, UCSD researchers find slow, low-energy charging of Li batteries creates glassy lithium; high-performance Li-metal batteries

IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

New liquid-sulfur/sulfide composite cathodes for high-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable ultrahigh-capacity tellurium-aluminum batteries

Study finds Dutch EV drivers would prefer not to participate in V2G with current charging times; opposite true with fast charging

Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

Argonne team uses redox-active interlayer to advance high-energy Li-S batteries

Kyoto team develops new cathode material for high-energy-density rechargeable magnesium batteries

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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

Chalmers, Volvo Group team uses dynamic stochastic route planning to minimize electric commercial vehicle energy consumption

Rhombus Energy Solutions announces UL 1741SA certification for its high-power charging systems for fleet EVs

Cornell team develops aluminum-anode batteries with up to 10,000 cycles

Researchers develop rechargeable hybrid-seawater fuel cell; highly energy density, stable cycling

Penn State team develops thermally modulated LFP battery; fast-charging, inexpensive, long-life for mass-market EVs

How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

ANL researchers report photo-excitation can speed up Li-ion charging by factor of two

Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

UCSD team develops new disordered rock salt anode for fast-charging, safer lithium-ion batteries

KIST team develops activation strategy for magnesium metal enabling efficient operation of Mg batteries

RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst

NIMS researchers report 500 Wh/kg+ Li-air battery

More work reported on approaches to stabilizing lithium metal anodes for high energy rechargeable batteries

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

ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

Penn State team investigates battery requirements for eVTOL applications vs EVs

Researchers use carbon-based anodes with “bumpy” surfaces for Li-ion batteries that last longer in extreme cold

Berkeley Lab researchers use ion bombardment to create ultrahigh energy density capacitor

SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

Stanford team identifies root cause of lithium intrusion into solid electrolytes

NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

MIT team synthesizes all carbon nanofiber electrodes for high-energy rechargeable Li-air batteries

Honda begins test-driving of MC-? micro-sized EV using renewable energy

OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

New electrode material for solid-state batteries improves performance

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

Researchers propose new VO2 cathode material for aluminum-ion rechargeable battery

Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

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