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GM researchers demonstrate hierarchical electrode architectures for high energy lithium-chalcogen rechargeable batteries

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lithium-sulfur (Li-S) and lithium selenium (Li-Se) systems— are promising candidates for high energy electrical storage solution. 7 mg S/cm 2 ) was also suggested for specific practical applications, such as electrical vehicle applications. Lithium-chalcogen batteries—e.g., Higher loadings (i.e. 2018.07.015.

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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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BEEST (Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation). The projects in BEEST sought to develop a variety of rechargeable battery technologies that would enable EV/PHEVs to meet or beat the price and performance of gasoline-powered cars, and enable mass production of electric vehicles that people will be excited to drive.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The agreement with Leclanché’s Stationary Solutions group provides the complete recharging infrastructure.

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NIMS researchers report 500 Wh/kg+ Li-air battery

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Because of these potential advantages, they may find use in a wide range of technologies, such as drones, electric vehicles and household electricity storage systems. This program has been funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) with the goal of accelerating large-capacity rechargeable battery R&D.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Recharging takes approximately 6 minutes at end stations.

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KAUST uses laser pulses to boost performance of MXene electrode

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With the nanodots in place, the material had a four-fold higher electrical storage capacity than the original MXene and almost reached the theoretical maximum capacity of graphite. This could help to develop a new generation of rechargeable batteries that use cheaper and more abundant metals than lithium, for example.

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Empa, UNIGE team develop prototype solid-state sodium battery; focus on improving the solid-solid interface

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Rechargeable all-solid-state batteries promise higher energy density and improved operational safety. Furthermore, since the closo-borate is an inorganic conductor, it removes the risk of the battery catching fire while recharging. A paper on their work is published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. B 10 H 10 ) 0.5

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