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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Imperial Innovations Group plc announced that its portfolio company Nexeon, a developer of silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a strategic partnership agreement with German chemical company Wacker Chemie AG , through which Wacker has taken a strategic stake in Nexeon.

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APRIL 28, 2014

This first class facility puts us in a very strong position to produce new materials for Li-ion cells, and to optimize the production processes that will be necessary for their commercial adoption. The first commercially available material is a low-cost silicon capable of capacities up to 1000 mAh/g. (A

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APRIL 5, 2021

With grants awarded to companies based across the UK, the studies will be commercially-led and evaluate the viability of developing large-scale manufacturing facilities, advanced manufacturing processes and the product scale-up of essential technologies for a future net-zero vehicle supply chain. Fuel Cells.

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JUNE 5, 2014

Woven carbon fiber can act as an electrode for lithium ion batteries. Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. Photo: Peter Larsson) Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Li-ion Electric Vehicles 317

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AUGUST 3, 2011

UK-based Nexeon, a spin-off from Imperial College London that is commercializing silicon anode technology for Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ),has closed a £40-million (US$66-million)Series C investment. Nexeon says that it is making “strong progress” in commercial negotiations and customer-led projects.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. There are currently two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

The operator company Nettbuss has ordered 12 hybrid buses from Volvo Buses for service in Norway, thereby becoming the first company in the Nordic region to implement the hybrid technology commercially. kWh Li-ion battery pack is roof-mounted and water-cooled. The hybrid buses reduce fuel consumption by as much as 30%.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. There are currently two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries.

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Building Batteries Battery Charging 52

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JULY 6, 2010

Accumulated fuel consumption over Cenex drive cycle for standard London taxi (TX2) and DuoDrive-equipped TX2 (blue line). a developer and manufacture of axial flux motors, hybrid drive trains and generator sets ( earlier post ), will demonstrate a plug-in hybrid version of the iconic London Black Cab featuring EVO’s DuoDrive system at the.

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Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors 199

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MARCH 18, 2009

The current generation NiMH PHEV prototype in London. At this point, Toyota is not providing further details on the Li-ion pack as “development is ongoing”, nor is EDF providing more details on the charging system. Click to enlarge. EDF’s objective is to evaluate different operational options for the charging infrastructure.

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France Plug-in Toyota Plug 150

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Development of high energy Li-S prototype battery cells. These battery cells are expected to have improved cycle life stability and safety features superior to those of Li-ion batteries. Ionotec Ltd (lead), Dynamic-Ceramic Ltd, Birmingham University, University College London, Aloxsys Inc. GKN Eco-Trailer.

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Carbon Li-ion Downsizing Gas 225

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JUNE 13, 2019

Winners include: A Jaguar Land Rover-led project—LIBRIS (Lithium Ion Battery Research In Safety)—to maximize battery performance while maintaining safety. Brill Power’s BMS can combine any type of lithium-ion battery or supercapacitor while maximizing performance and cycle life.

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MARCH 27, 2018

KULR Technology has reached agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to be the exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner for the patented Internal Short Circuit (ISC) device which causes predictable battery cell failures in lithium-ion batteries, making them easier to study and, therefore, safer.

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JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console. The production version of the i3. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 31, 2014

In April 2013, the company launched graphene-stabilized silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries. The investment from Samsung is a real honor for XG Sciences, and it represents another significant milestone in our progress toward commercialization of large-scale graphene applications. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Separately, Smith Electric Vehicles, a producer of commercial electric vehicles, introduced two new electric passenger vehicles at LCV2009, a showcase for low-carbon vehicles, in the UK. We are undertaking pioneering work that has the potential to deliver range-extending capabilities suited to all passenger and commercial electric vehicles.

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical 199

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JUNE 29, 2011

At an event held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London Gordon Murray Design unveiled its latest ultra-compact electric city vehicle, the T.27 The second iteration of drivetrain design also saw the introduction of Zytek’s first Li-ion battery pack. Specs for the T.27. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Li-ion Low Cost Design 218

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

300V, 16 kWh Li-ion pack. Less than 1% of the vehicles registered every year in the UK are electric and most of these are currently used in London. As well as being the largest, CABLED is the first consortium to begin vehicle trials and has recently gained further public backing thanks to £2.5 i-MiEV Quick Specs.

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