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JANUARY 24, 2013

The companies also today signed a binding agreement to commence collaborative research on lithium-air batteries. This agreement marks the second phase of collaborative research into next-generation lithium-ion battery cells that commenced in March 2012. These agreements follow a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2012.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

In addition to developing advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, BASF is also researching future battery concepts such as lithium-sulfur and lithium-air. —Peter Pfab, BASF Vice President, Catalysis Research. The Beachwood site has been a hub of catalysis research for more than 35 years.

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JULY 7, 2011

As well as developing materials for lithium-ion batteries, including solutions for anodes and separators, BASF is also researching future battery concepts such as lithium-sulfur or lithium-air. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota has also ramped up development on new battery technologies such as solid state and lithium air, as well as devoting resources focused on chemistries beyond lithium, such as magnesium and other low-valence materials. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. This study combines the advanced electric drive and bodyshell technologies with unique control and display concepts.

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MAY 5, 2010

The NZN concept relies on high energy density storage systems incorporated into the local grid, as well as efficient photovoltaic generation. Weigand is looking for a “500-mile battery” such as a Li-O 2 (Lithium air) thin film nano-technology system and for 50% efficient photovoltaic cells. Source: Gil Weigand. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

For the longer term, (2017-2027) while “beyond Li-ion” battery chemistries such as lithium-sulfur, magnesium-ion, zinc-air, and lithium-air, offer the potential of significantly greater energy densities, breakthrough innovation will be required for these new battery technologies to enter the PEV market, according to DOE.

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