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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.

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Altair Nanotechnologies Partners with Amperex Technology to Accelerate Commercialization of Next-Generation Lithium-Titanate Batteries

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ATL) to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation high-performance lithium-titanate battery cells. China-based ATL currently produces Lithium-ion polymer batteries under a license agreement with Valence Technology. So far these have been combined with cathodes from conventional lithium-ion batteries.

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XALT Energy introduces high-performance lithium titanate cell technology; electric bus applications

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One of the applications for XALT’s LTO chemistry is in the commercial transportation market, specifically in electric buses. They easily fit applications requiring extremely high power-to-energy ratios and where safety is critical. —Subhash Dhar, XALT CEO.

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Hydro-Québec and Technifin form partnership to license lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies for Li-ion battery applications

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Hydro-Québec (Canada) and Technifin (South Africa) have entered into an intellectual property collaboration agreement relating to the licensing of their respective intellectual property (IP) in lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies, notably for lithium-ion battery applications. It operates at 1.5

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Leclanché to supply battery storage system for two hybrid-powered ferries

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The two ships, each with a capacity of 700 passengers, will replace existing diesel-powered vessels and will be used to transport passengers between Switzerland and France with projected completion dates of 2022 and 2023. The project has received the DNV-GL Type Approval Certificate and the DNV-GL Product Certificate.

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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Now, increasing demands for lithium-ion battery technology that specifically targets commercial vehicles as well as marine and rail applications has prompted Freudenberg to acquire a more than 50% share of the battery manufacturer. Earlier post.) —Claus Moehlenkamp, CEO of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies.

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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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