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CELEST, largest German research platform for electrochemical storage, begins operation

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CELEST pools the know-how of 29 institutes of its partners: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Ulm University, and the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW). CELEST combines finding-oriented research with close-to-practice development and innovative production technology.

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Passerini (2018) “A cost and resource analysis of sodium-ion batteries“ Nat. —Vaalma et al.

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KIT concept for simultaneous coasting and drying of two-layered electrodes could speed production and lower costs

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed and successfully tested an innovative concept for simultaneous coating and drying of two-layered electrodes. With the help of this concept, lithium-ion batteries could be produced more rapidly and at lower cost. Figure: Jana Kumberg, KIT).

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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C omponent Champion Incentive Scheme: This scheme is also linked to the sales value and encompasses a broader range of components, complete- and semi-knocked down (CKD/SKD) kits, and vehicle aggregates across various vehicle categories, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and tractors.

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New class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications

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A team led by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany is proposing a new class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications. Taken together, the concept of multi-anionic and multi-cationic high entropy compounds introduces a new class of energy storage materials with unprecedented properties.

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Promising EV Trends to Lookout For in 2023

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The batteries that use sodium instead of the pricey and rare lithium are the ones that are the closest to being on the market. You May Also Like [READ]: Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit [READ]: EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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