Argonne National Lab Creates Lithium-Ion Batteries That Work In The Cold
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 18, 2023
Researchers at Argonne National Lab believe they may have a solution for lithium ion batteries that perform poorly in the cold.
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CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 18, 2023
Researchers at Argonne National Lab believe they may have a solution for lithium ion batteries that perform poorly in the cold.
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MAY 27, 2021
Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cell phones to power tools to electric cars and more.
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MAY 4, 2021
Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cell phones to power tools to electric cars and more.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 3, 2021
Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cellphones to power tools to electric cars and more. This […].
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 9, 2022
A lithium-ion battery made with a bumpy carbon-based anode material maintained its rechargeable storage capacity in extreme cold. When temperatures fall below freezing, cellphones need to be recharged frequently, and electric cars have shorter driving ranges. Courtesy of ACS Central Science.
Get Electric Vehicle
JULY 15, 2021
In the previous few years, India has doubled its imports of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and more than tripled its import cost. Lithium-ion batteries are imported into India from China, Japan, and South Korea. Now let us look into some of the key players in the Lithium-ion sector in India.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 18, 2021
Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cell phones to power tools to electric cars and more. This is […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2021
Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cell phones to power tools to electric cars and more. This […].
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 9, 2023
The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). The 2022 estimate is $153/kWh on a usable-energy basis for production at scale of at least 100,000 units per year.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Researchers in Singapore say they have devised a way to control dendrites in lithium-ion batteries.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 10, 2023
The technology replaces the volatile and highly flammable organic solvents found in electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries with saltwater to create a safer and more efficient battery.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 14, 2022
A new biologically inspired battery membrane has enabled a battery with five times the capacity of the industry-standard lithium ion design to run for the thousand-plus cycles needed to power an electric car.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has entered into an agreement with OnTo Technology , a developer of advanced battery recycling solutions, to scale up OnTo’s patented process for the direct recycling of lithium-ion battery scrap.
Drive Electric
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 11, 2021
Last week’s most popular articles were centered around lithium-ion batteries, along with a popular one on the Tesla Model Y and one little potential issue in certain niche situations. Then we’ve got Ford in the news … for solar plus storage.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 5, 2022
There is enough nickel and lithium to meet the world’s electric car needs, but Europe’s policymakers must do more to shore up supplies of sustainably sourced clean-energy metals.
Electric Vehicles India
JANUARY 2, 2023
The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. Future of Electric Vehicles 2023.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 21, 2022
As the electric vehicle market matures, battery recycling and reuse rapidly becomes a bigger deal. Battery recycling is a long established practice, but never before at the scale we will see for lithium-ion batteries from electric cars and trucks.
Setec Powerr
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Traditional lead-acid batteries are a popular choice given their cost, but modern lithium-ion variants offer extended lifespans, improved efficiency, greater energy density and storage capacity. Imagine not just powering your shed, but also charging your electric vehicle with the free abundant energy from the sun.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Fremont, California-based Amprius technologies is the manufacturer of some of the highest energy density lithium-ion battery cells in the world. continued] The post Amprius Announces 10X Capacity Expansion At Its Fremont, California Battery Production Facility appeared first on CleanTechnica.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 5, 2023
Nobody could have predicted that one day, red state right-to-work laws would attract electric vehicle manufacturers and help cement decarbonization into public policy.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are taking fast charging for electric vehicles, or EVs, to new extremes. A team of battery scientists recently developed a lithium-ion battery material that not only recharges 80% of its capacity in 10 minutes but keeps that ability for 1,500 charging cycles.
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Are solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries a solution to some of the issues with the lithium-ion batteries powering our EVs today? first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. This cuts the risk of fires, and allows for more storage. See more at E Magazine.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
TenneT and sonnen have announced that they’ve powered the German grid with electric cars. TenneT is a top electricity network operator in Europe, and sonnen produces and manages stationary battery storage systems. It did so when there […]
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is necessary to decrease climate-changing emissions. As deployment increases, so will the demand for EV battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The short answer is yes. But this is a complicated question, so let’s dig in further.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Over the last decade, the rise of the humble lithium ion battery has catapulted electric vehicles into the consciousness of the global automotive world. One area electric vehicles and combustion vehicles alike struggle with is cold weather.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Lithium-ion batteries are efficient, compact, and have a long lifespan — all factors that enable electric vehicles (EVs), which are powered by these batteries, to be a great substitute for their gasoline counterpart. By switching to EVs, and away from these highly polluting gasoline vehicles, a […].
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 2, 2014
Yonhap News reported that SK Innovation Company will end the battery-pack joint venture with German partner Continental AG ( earlier post ) due to slow growth in demand for electric cars. We will continue to research and develop batteries for electric vehicles in the future. Earlier post.).
Blink Charging
JULY 28, 2022
Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. At this point, no one is wondering whether EVs are here to stay, but how soon will we get rid of petrol vehicles?
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Electric vehicle battery manufacturing emissions have been studied extensively. …
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The electric vehicle market has transformed immensely in the past dozen years. As battery prices have come down, various electric vehicle models have gotten more range for the same price, and many more models have come to market with a competitive mix of […].
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The impact of electric vehicle batteries on the environment and communities is set to significantly improve under a new law agreed by EU lawmakers on Friday. Battery producers will face tougher environmental and due diligence standards if they want to sell in the European market.
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
So, what’s the difference between the two different types of hybrid vehicles? Regular Hybrids Regular hybrids recharge their onboard nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery packs by reclaiming energy through a process called regenerative braking. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Here’s a brief overview.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Electric vehicles are here, and they are essential for decarbonizing transport. Making them lighter will lessen the particulate matter produced in their manufacture.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 3, 2021
Our friends over at Transport & Environment (T&E) are concerned that the UK is taking its electric vehicle production sector for granted and not doing enough to retain its EV production leadership. According to the organization, 50% of the EVs produced in Europe were produced in the UK in 2018.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 7, 2023
With the new Electra 5, GM banks on Buick brand to add high end SUV sizzle to its electric car sales in China.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 6, 2021
GM sharpens its lithium-ion EV battery knives with POSCO Chemical, while also taking a stab at up-and-coming solid-state technology.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Later, in 2008, Warren Buffett invested $232 million for a nearly 10% stake in BYD, a China-based company that makes lithium-ion batteries and electric cars. Back in 2004, Elon Musk became the largest shareholder and chairman of Tesla.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 22, 2022
Scientists report that they’ve designed superfast charging methods tailored to power different types of electric vehicle batteries in 10 minutes or less without harm. 22, 2022 — Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles, many consumers still hesitate to make the switch. CHICAGO, Aug.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 20, 2021
In the world of transport, one of the things we need to do is electrify all the cars on the road super quickly. Electric vehicle sales are growing fast, but not fast enough. If we want to avert climate catastrophe (which seems advisable), we have to do several things in different realms of society. So, […].
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 28, 2021
For many people, the next car you buy may be an electric vehicle (EV). In response, researchers are intensifying efforts to understand and mitigate the impacts of increased power demand from EVs on the electric grid. New government mandates aim to scale back conventional engines and boost EV sales 50% by 2030.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 22, 2021
For years now, anti-EV campaigners have been claiming that lithium is “the new oil,” implying that, as lithium becomes a valuable commodity, the […]. Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Everything’s the new something else these days.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 22, 2022
Toyota and Redwood Materials will repurpose and recycle lithium-ion batteries in North America.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 22, 2021
billion cars in the world today, and that number could double by 2036. If all those cars burn petrol or diesel, the climate consequences will be dire. Electric cars emit fewer air pollutants and if they’re powered by renewable energy, driving one wouldn’t add to the greenhouse gases warming […].
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