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OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

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Researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have demonstrated the concept of a potassium-air (K?O They determined that the oxidation process can be complete within the potential range where the carbon electrode and the electrolyte are relatively stable. O 2 ) battery with low overpotentials. V for the K?O O 2 battery.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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Fluorinated Ester Local High Concentration Electrolytes For Operation of Lithium-ion Batteries Under Extreme Conditions. Extending the operating range and safety of Lithium-ion batteries with new fluorinated electrolytes. AOI 1b: Liquid Electrolytes for Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) Cells. Mexichem Fluor Inc. Cummins, Inc.

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Report: VW Group to decide how to proceed with Quantumscape solid state energy storage by July

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According to the report, Winterkorn said that the technology’s potential to boost the range of battery-powered vehicles is compelling and tests are progressing. The all solid-state system would enable high energy density, high power density, and reversibility of a lithium-air battery, according to the claims. Earlier post.).

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DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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However, to enable greater affordability and PEV accessibility for all Americans, VTO seeks new battery chemistries and cell technologies to reduce the cost of electric vehicle battery packs by more than half, to below $80/kWh, while increasing driving range to 300 miles and decreasing charge time to 15 minutes or less by 2028.

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BASF intensifying R & D of products for sustainable electromobility; triple-digit million euro investment in batteries over next 5 years

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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. This also increases the car’s driving range. Earlier post.). We take a holistic view of this topic.

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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They begin by observing that the EU’s goal of 95 gCO 2 /km fleet average emissions by 2020 can only be met by means of extended range electric vehicles or all-electric vehicles in combination with the integration of renewable energy (e.g., the main obstacles to BEV consumer acceptance are driving range and cost. wind and solar).

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., The lithium-sulphur battery for the F 125!

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