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KIT coordinating EPIC project; accelerated drying of electrodes for Li-ion batteries

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The new EPIC project coordinated by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is aimed at accelerating the drying of high-quality electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, increasing the energy efficiency of this process and, hence, reducing the cost of production. Photo: Ralf Diehm/KIT).

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KIT develops new coating process to produce Li-ion electrodes at record speed

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With a new coating process, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have produced electrodes for lithium-ion batteries at record speed. At the same time, the new process improves the quality of electrodes and reduces production costs. Photo: Ralf Diehm, KIT). Quicker coating requires shorter drying times.

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New KIT process could triple manufacturing speed of electrode foils for Li-ion batteries

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Intermittent coating with precise edges: The process developed by KIT allows for the coating of electrode foils at new record speed. Schmitt/KIT) Click to enlarge. KIT has filed for a patent on the invention. So far, a rate of about 25-35 meters per minute has been the industrial state-of-the-art.

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Heliostat Consortium announces 7 projects to receive combined $3.5M in funding; DOE launches Heliostat Prize

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Heliostats are mirrors that track the sun in order to reflect highly concentrated sunlight to a receiver, where it can be stored as heat for long-duration energy storage and converted into electricity. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential. The seven projects selected to collectively receive $3.5

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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The other necessary piece, the V2H Enablement Kit, costs $5,600 and includes an inverter, a grid disconnect switch, and the 12-volt dark-start battery necessary to move the contactors in the case of a power outage. That brings the total component cost to $7,299.

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Battery Advances Over the Next Ten Years

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For example the volumetric energy density of lithium-ion batteries has increased eightfold since 2008, from around 55 watt-hours/litre to 450 watt-hours/litre in 2020. At the same time the cost of lithium-ion battery packs declined 87% between 2008 and 2021. million kilometers.

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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

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Source: KIT. At the upcoming IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will present a modular battery concept for the efficient operation of an electric bus; an electric city bus demonstrator will illustrate the concept. for stationary energy storage), multiple battery packs can be connected.

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