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AIST Develops New Cobalt-free, Mixed Oxide Cathode Material with Iron for Li-ion Batteries; Lower Cost with Good Performance

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have developed two cobalt-free mixed metal oxide cathode materials for Li-ion batteries containing 20% iron: Li 1+x (Fe 0.2 Mn 0.4 ) 1-x O 2 and Li 1+x (Fe 0.2 Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), in collaboration with Tanaka Chemical Corp., Mn 0.6 ) 1-x O 2.

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Study finds resource constraints should not be a limiting factor for large-scale EV battery production

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C) Extraction costs of the elements in the couples, calculated from the USGS prices of the elements. What is the cost of the elements in the couple (in $/kWh)? The researchers found that Li-based couples aer best suited for vehicles, but that only a few meet specific energy targets. 90% for Li-ion couples).

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New A123 Systems LLC emerges

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Li-ion battery maker A123 Systems LLC, a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Wanxiang America Corporation, has acquired substantially all of the non-government business assets of bankrupt A123 Systems, Inc. —Pin Ni, president of Wanxiang America. A123’s joint venture with Shanghai Automotive.

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Update on Select Argonne Lab Activity with HEV and PHEV Li-ion Batteries

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Khalil Amine, Senior Scientist and Manager of Argonne National Laboratory’s advanced Lithium Battery Program, provided an update on some of the activities at Argonne on advanced high-power systems for hybrid-electric (HEV) and high-energy systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Ni 0.175 Co 0.10 Click to enlarge.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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These capacitors must meet demanding performance targets while achieving significant reductions in cost to meet future commercial demands. Critical barriers exist for the implementation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric drive vehicle applications. AOI 9: Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Li-Ion Chemistries.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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MidAmericans David Sokol, BYDs Wang, and company advisor Li Lu flew with Sokol from Detroit to Omaha so that Wang could meet Buffett in person. he once tried to disassemble the seat of a Toyota owned by Fred Ni, an executive who was driving him around. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year. On a trip to the U.S.,

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