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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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NYSERDA Awards $650,000 to Primet Precision Materials to further work on energy-efficient battery materials process, lithium titanate anode

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded $650,000 to Primet Precision Materials of Ithaca to further the company’s work on developing a more energy-efficient process to manufacture high-end battery materials. The NYSERDA funding will leverage an additional $1.5

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LLTO anode material for safe batteries with a long cycle life

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Among the alternative active materials, lithium titanate oxide (LTO) has already been commercialized. The drawback is that lithium-ion batteries with lithium titanate oxide tend to have a lower energy density. Moreover, they are associated with safety issues. —Helmut Ehrenberg.

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Leclanché and Narada Power sign strategic global alliance for Li-ion technology

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Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché SA ( earlier post ) and China-based Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co Ltd, a global battery manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership for the manufacturing and development of lithium-ion battery technology for the Chinese and global markets. GWh fabrication facility in 2017.

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Electrovaya launches next generation of MN series of Li-ion SuperPolymer cells; claims energy densities exceeding 200 Wh/g

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The company says that the energy version of technology (MN-eHP) exceeds 200 Wh/kg—one of the highest energy densities for a commercial Li-ion cell in a large prismatic design, according to the company. Higher energy density cells require fewer materials for a given energy capacity and therefore can be produced at lower costs.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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Comparing fuel costs and fuel efficiency. a leading maker of battery-electric commercial transit buses. GM Ventures is part of an investment group, led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, that will invest a total of $30 million in the bus manufacturer. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Proterra Inc.

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Bangalore Based Startup to Bringdown The EV Price By 40%

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The startup aims to attain at least 50 MWh (megawatt-hour) of peak cell manufacturing capacity in a year with the plant, which is said to be the biggest in Southeast Asia.  In this article, we will be discussing the importance of in-house manufacturing of EV battery cells. Importance of In-house Cell Manufacturing.

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