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Researchers develop room-temp 1,000+ cycle rechargeable solid-state lithium-air battery

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a room-temperature solid-state lithium-air battery that is rechargeable for 1,000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. Ngo, Paul C. Redfern, Christopher S.

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Roskill sees recovery in lithium industry, buoyed by demand from rechargeable battery applications

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Despite the trend toward transportation electrification, the lithium industry has had a rough few years. In 2019, rechargeable batteries accounted for 54% of total lithium demand, almost entirely from Li-ion battery technologies. In 2019, monthly average lithium carbonate prices fell 36% between January and December.

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Mercedes-Benz begins delivering eCitaro electric buses with second-generation Li-ion batteries

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APRIL 21, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is switching to a more powerful generation of lithium-ion batteries in its electric buses ( earlier post ). The first eCitaro G articulated buses have now been delivered to Hanover’s transport operator, ÜSTRA. The two new eCitaro G buses for ÜSTRA feature second-generation NMC lithium-ion batteries.

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Li-S Energy, Janus Electric to collaborate on Li-S and/or Li-metal cells for swappable prime mover packs

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NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Australia-based Li-S Energy has entered into an agreement with Janus Electric to develop and to test lithium sulfur and/or lithium-metal battery cells to suit the requirements of the Janus Electric exchangeable prime mover battery packs. Janus can convert all prime mover makes and models to electric power.

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Goodenough perspective on Li-ion batteries; in transportation, PHEVs for the near-term, longer term requires new electrochemical strategies

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JANUARY 21, 2013

John Goodenough at the University of Texas at Austin and colleague Kyu-Sung Park have written a perspective paper on Li-ion batteries (LIBs), published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Opportunities exist for the chemist to bring together oxide and polymer or graphene chemistry in imaginative morphologies. ”.a

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Li-ion PHEV Transportation Batteries

Romeo Power selected as sole provider of Li-ion batteries for next-gen low-speed EV

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MAY 9, 2022

Romeo Power has been selected by a US manufacturer of low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) as the sole provider of lithium-ion batteries for its next-generation vehicle. Romeo’s modules also come with industry-leading lithium-ion cells and applicable certifications to meet mandatory US transportation and other regulations.

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Carbon nanomembrane prevents dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries, doubles lifetime

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JUNE 22, 2021

The energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries is approaching a saturation point that cannot meet the demands of the future—in electric vehicles, for example. Lithium metal batteries can provide double the energy per unit weight when compared to lithium-ion batteries. —Rajendran et al.

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Carbon Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries

INL, UCSD researchers find slow, low-energy charging of Li batteries creates glassy lithium; high-performance Li-metal batteries

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AUGUST 1, 2020

The findings suggest strategies for fine-tuning recharging approaches to boost battery life and—intriguingly—for making glassy metals for other applications. Compared to crystalline Li, glassy Li outperforms in electrochemical reversibility, and it has a desired structure for high-energy rechargeable Li batteries.

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AKASOL supplying Li-ion battery systems for eight fast-charging electric buses in Cologne

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OCTOBER 15, 2015

AKASOL, a Germany-based provider of high-performance Li-ion battery systems ( earlier post ), is supplying the Li-ion battery systems for 8 all-electric articulated 18-meter buses, manufactured by VDL Bus & Coach, to be operated by the Cologne public transport company Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe.

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RABus collaboration testing electric, autonomous public transit in Mannheim and Friedrichshafen

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

The State Ministry of Transport will fund RABus with €7 million. kWh Li-ion system for a range of up to 50 km under normal conditions. Recharging of the Li-ion nano NMC cells takes 11 minutes to bring them from 30% to 80% SoC. Martin Kagerbauer from KIT’s Institute for Transport Studies (IFV).

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

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Li-ion Supplies Lithium Ion Batteries

Sanyo Supplying Li-ion Batteries for Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

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JUNE 11, 2010

Sanyo Electric recently announced an agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Swift Plug-in Hybrid. kWh Li-ion battery pack. The Swift Plug-in Hybrid will serve as a model supported by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Earlier post.)

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Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Suzuki Plug-in

KAIST researchers develop nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes for high-capacity Li-ion energy storage systems

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APRIL 5, 2012

Korean have developed nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes for high-capacity lithium-ion energy storage systems, such as a lithium-ion capacitor. As an attempt to take only advantages of both types of ESSs, recently, lithium ion capacitors (LICs) have been designed and demonstrated. Click to enlarge. Researchers in S.

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Targray introduces graphene composite anode material for Li-ion batteries

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JANUARY 24, 2011

is introducing new graphene composite anode materials for Li-ion batteries. Targray says that the Vor-Charge Graphene Composite Anode Material outperforms carbon nanotube and carbon black composites, and enables increased cycle life and faster recharge rates. There is no lithium metal plating during fast recharge.

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SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic devices. Credit: Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

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Toshiba to start field testing medium-sized EV bus with wireless recharging, SCiB Li-ion battery

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MAY 31, 2016

Toshiba Corporation has developed a fast, cable-free contactless charger for electric vehicles (EVs), and will field test it on a medium-sized EV bus designed to handle the power demands of regular high-speed journeys on expressways. Field tests will start from 1 June and continue until December.

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Li-ion Recharge Batteries Battery

Saft to supply Li-ion batteries for EcoCrane hybrid RTG cranes

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JULY 24, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract by MJ EcoPower Hybrid Systems to supply lithium-ion batteries for four new hybrid-powered mobile RTG (Rubber Tired Gantry) cranes serving Houston Harbor in Texas.

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New Lithium rechargeable semi-solid flow cell offers energy densities an order of magnitude greater than previous flow batteries; possible applications in transportation and grid-scale storage

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MAY 26, 2011

Scheme of the semi-solid flow cell (SSFC) system using flowing lithium-ion cathode and anode suspensions. The SSFC could enable new models such as transportation ‘fuels’ tuned for power versus range, or cold versus warm climates, with flexible refueling and recycling options. Source: Duduta et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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New tin-seeded germanium nanowire array anodes for Li-ion batteries show high capacity and lifetime

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Researchers at University of Limerick and University College Cork (Ireland) have developed high-performance and high-capacity lithium-ion battery anodes from high-density tin-seeded germanium nanowire arrays grown directly from the current collector. Credit: ACS, Kennedy et al. Click to enlarge. —Kennedy et al. —Kennedy et al.

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Tin nanopillars layered between graphene sheets as high-performance anode materials for Li-ion batteries

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JULY 28, 2011

Researchers with the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have embedded arrays of tin (Sn) nanopillars between graphene sheets without adding any polymer binder and carbon black for as-formed use as a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

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Zap&Go bringing C-Ion technology to Williams Advanced Engineering-led consortium as part of ?246M Faraday Battery Challenge

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JUNE 19, 2018

Zap&Go Ltd has been selected to contribute its unique Carbon-Ion (C-Ion) technology to a consortium led by Williams Advanced Engineering to develop next-generation battery systems for electric vehicles. Zap&Go is focusing its current research efforts in developing gel and all-solid state C-Ion cells.

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Prototype electric New Flyer transit bus powered by 120 kWh MHI MLiX Li-ion pack in operational testing in Manitoba, Canada

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JUNE 8, 2012

An all-electric, battery-powered prototype demonstration bus under joint development by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The 40-foot “E-Bus” is based on New Flyer’s 40-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit bus and is powered by a 120 kWh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack developed by MHI. Earlier post.) cells (185 Wh-class).

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Air Line Pilots Association Calls for Temporary Ban on Li-ion and Li-metal Battery Shipments on Airliners

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AUGUST 26, 2009

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is calling on the US government to prohibit shipments of lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries on passenger and all-cargo aircraft until new regulations are in place to ensure the safe transport of these materials. ALPA letter.

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Piaggio Introduces Li-ion Electric Version of Ape Calessino As Part of 2009 Refresh

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JULY 29, 2009

Ape Calessino Electric Lithium. Piaggio has introduced the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, including a new electric version powered by lithium-ion batteries. The Ape Calessino Electric Lithium is powered by the AEnerBox system from Archimede Energia , including a liquid-cooled, 222V, 6.88 Click to enlarge.

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Capstone Receives order for 34 microturbines for Denver RTD electric bus fleet

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APRIL 8, 2013

Corporation has received an order for thirty-four liquid fuel C30 microturbines for use in DesignLine’s Eco Saver IV range extended electric buses. The buses are expected to be delivered to Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) later this year. The new Denver RTD buses will operate on the 16 th Street Mall in downtown Denver.

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Pellion Technologies leveraging high throughput computational materials design to make progress on Mg-ion rechargeable batteries

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JUNE 13, 2011

Last week’s 4 th Symposium on Energy Storage: Beyond Lithium-ion , hosted by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), brought together researchers tackling the “Beyond Li-ion” problem by working on a number of different platforms (e.g., Mg 2+ rather than Li + ). Earlier post.).

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Ricardo and QinetiQ Demonstrate New Iron-Sulphide Li-ion Pack for HEVs

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The aim of the project was to develop an alternative Li-ion cell chemistry that could be integrated within an HEV using a bespoke battery management system. QinetiQ has also been working on lithium-ion/iron sulphide cells for a number of years. Scattergood (2004) Lithium-ion/iron sulphide rechargeable batteries.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion PHEV 2004

Kokam introduces new XPAND Li-ion pack for electric vehicle manufacturers; advanced liquid cooling, 150 Wh/kg

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MARCH 6, 2017

Ltd, has introduced the XPAND battery pack, delivering electric vehicle manufacturers a safe, high-performance, cost-effective battery solution for electric bus, tram, truck, ground support equipment (GSE), military, marine, special-purpose and other commercial and industrial electric vehicle (EV) applications. kWh XMP114E.

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Next-Battery secures strategic relationship with China-based Lvchi Automobile Technology

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Next-Battery , a start-up developing high energy-density Li-ion battery technology, has secured a strategic relationship with Lvchi Automobile Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd. The technology uses lithium-ion chemistries with novel nano-structuring effectively to “upgrade” a battery electrode’s functional properties.

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Hydro-Québec and Technifin form partnership to license lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies for Li-ion battery applications

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

Hydro-Québec (Canada) and Technifin (South Africa) have entered into an intellectual property collaboration agreement relating to the licensing of their respective intellectual property (IP) in lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies, notably for lithium-ion battery applications. It operates at 1.5

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Columbia team uses boron nitride nano-coating to stabilize solid electrolytes in Li metal batteries

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APRIL 23, 2019

m PEO polymer electrolyte at the Li/BN interface, Li/Li symmetric cells show a cycle life of more than 500 hours at 0.3 The LiFePO 4 /LATP/BN/PEO/Li solid-state batteries show high capacity retention of 96.6% When combined with ?1–2 after 500 cycles. Credit: Qian Cheng/Columbia Engineering. —Yuan Yang.

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Nissan providing six electric New Mobility Concepts for rental service in Japan

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JULY 19, 2013

will offer six units of the electric Nissan New Mobility Concept ( earlier post ) for Japan’s first ultra-compact mobility rental car service in Teshima, Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa prefecture as part of a pilot project for ultra-compact mobility to be conducted on the island. Nissan Motor Co., Nissan New Mobility Concept.

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Valence signs extended supply agreement for Li-ion batteries with PVI

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MAY 30, 2012

Valence Technology has signed an extended supply agreement with France-based electric industrial vehicle maker PVI. PVI manufactures electric powertrains assembled in various vehicles such as the OREOS all-electric 22 and 42 places buses, a 26-ton all-electric municipal refuse collection truck, as well as an all-electric version of a 3.5-ton

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Electrochemical energy storage startup SPARKZ licenses ORNL cobalt-free battery tech

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

has exclusively licensed five battery technologies from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) designed to eliminate the use of cobalt metal in lithium-ion batteries. The advancement is aimed at accelerating the production of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions for the power grid. SPARKZ Inc.

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California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Conventional Li-ion cell (left) compared to Seeo cell (right). The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. control over mechanical and electrical properties. Green Dot Transportation Inc.

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Li-ion Grid Energy California

France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Jean-Louis Borloo, France’s Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea, presented a national 14-point plan designed to accelerate the development and subsequent commercialization of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in France. Municipalities to receive support to deploy the public recharging infrastructure.

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Li-ion France Plug-in Plug

Toyota researchers show superior performance for tin anode for Mg-ion batteries with conventional electrolytes

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) have developed an insertion-type tin (Sn) anode material for use in a magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) battery ( earlier post ) that shows superior operating voltages and capacity. Because magnesium is divalent, it can thereby displace double the charge per ion (i.e.,

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

In the transportation sector, Boston-Power is targeting its high-energy, long-life cells at plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles. Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc., Click to enlarge. announced that former GM executive Robert C. Purcell, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Boston-Power technology.

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ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

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MARCH 1, 2012

Cycling performance of Li/SeS 2 ?C, Unlike the widely studied Li/S system, both Se and Se x S y can be cycled to high voltages (up to 4.6 However, both Li/S and Li/O 2. systems suffer from cycling performance issues that impede their commercial applications: Li/O 2. C) and metallic Li and Na. C, Na/SeS 2 ?C,

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Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery Company Approved to Receive $6.8M in Loans and Tax Credits from the State of Oregon and City of Portland

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AUGUST 27, 2010

ReVolt Technology, LLC, a company that is developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries ( earlier post ), has been approved to receive a package of loans and tax credits from Oregon and Portland authorities totaling approximately $6.8 Charging of metal-air cells converts hydroxyl ions to oxygen in the air electrode, releasing electrons.

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FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

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APRIL 29, 2022

FreeWire Technologies, a developer of ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, raised $125 million in new capital. Construction of the facility is underway and will be fully operational by Summer 2022, putting FreeWire at the center of the San Francisco Bay Area’s transportation technology hub.

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Siemens and Fjellstrand partner on battery-electric car ferry

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JANUARY 11, 2013

Rendering of the battery-electric car ferry. Siemens, together with the Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand, has developed a battery-electric car ferry, the miljøferge (environmental ferry) ZeroCat. The ship’s batteries will be recharged in the breaks between crossings, a procedure which only takes 10 minutes. Click to enlarge.

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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AUGUST 24, 2016

A team at the Ohio State University has developed a membrane that regulates bi-directional ion transport across it as a function of its redox state and that could be used as a programmable smart membrane separator in future supercapacitors and redox flow batteries. plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack).

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IBM Almaden Researchers Say Li-Air Batteries Offer Promise for Transition to Electrified Transportation, But Face Challenges and Multi-Decade Development Cycle

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JULY 9, 2010

Four different architectures of Li-air batteries, which all assume the use of lithium metal as the anode. IBM and its partners have launched a multi-year research initiative exploring rechargeable Li-air systems: The Battery 500 Project. They will serve as guidelines for the research to be carried out on Li-air systems.

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Li-ion Transportation Batteries Battery

Researchers develop room-temp 1,000+ cycle rechargeable solid-state lithium-air battery

Roskill sees recovery in lithium industry, buoyed by demand from rechargeable battery applications

Mercedes-Benz begins delivering eCitaro electric buses with second-generation Li-ion batteries

Li-S Energy, Janus Electric to collaborate on Li-S and/or Li-metal cells for swappable prime mover packs

Goodenough perspective on Li-ion batteries; in transportation, PHEVs for the near-term, longer term requires new electrochemical strategies

Romeo Power selected as sole provider of Li-ion batteries for next-gen low-speed EV

Carbon nanomembrane prevents dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries, doubles lifetime

INL, UCSD researchers find slow, low-energy charging of Li batteries creates glassy lithium; high-performance Li-metal batteries

AKASOL supplying Li-ion battery systems for eight fast-charging electric buses in Cologne

RABus collaboration testing electric, autonomous public transit in Mannheim and Friedrichshafen

MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

Sanyo Supplying Li-ion Batteries for Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

KAIST researchers develop nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes for high-capacity Li-ion energy storage systems

Targray introduces graphene composite anode material for Li-ion batteries

SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

Toshiba to start field testing medium-sized EV bus with wireless recharging, SCiB Li-ion battery

Saft to supply Li-ion batteries for EcoCrane hybrid RTG cranes

New Lithium rechargeable semi-solid flow cell offers energy densities an order of magnitude greater than previous flow batteries; possible applications in transportation and grid-scale storage

New tin-seeded germanium nanowire array anodes for Li-ion batteries show high capacity and lifetime

Tin nanopillars layered between graphene sheets as high-performance anode materials for Li-ion batteries

Zap&Go bringing C-Ion technology to Williams Advanced Engineering-led consortium as part of ?246M Faraday Battery Challenge

Prototype electric New Flyer transit bus powered by 120 kWh MHI MLiX Li-ion pack in operational testing in Manitoba, Canada

Air Line Pilots Association Calls for Temporary Ban on Li-ion and Li-metal Battery Shipments on Airliners

Piaggio Introduces Li-ion Electric Version of Ape Calessino As Part of 2009 Refresh

Capstone Receives order for 34 microturbines for Denver RTD electric bus fleet

Pellion Technologies leveraging high throughput computational materials design to make progress on Mg-ion rechargeable batteries

Ricardo and QinetiQ Demonstrate New Iron-Sulphide Li-ion Pack for HEVs

Kokam introduces new XPAND Li-ion pack for electric vehicle manufacturers; advanced liquid cooling, 150 Wh/kg

Next-Battery secures strategic relationship with China-based Lvchi Automobile Technology

Hydro-Québec and Technifin form partnership to license lithium titanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies for Li-ion battery applications

Columbia team uses boron nitride nano-coating to stabilize solid electrolytes in Li metal batteries

Nissan providing six electric New Mobility Concepts for rental service in Japan

Valence signs extended supply agreement for Li-ion batteries with PVI

Electrochemical energy storage startup SPARKZ licenses ORNL cobalt-free battery tech

California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

Toyota researchers show superior performance for tin anode for Mg-ion batteries with conventional electrolytes

Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery Company Approved to Receive $6.8M in Loans and Tax Credits from the State of Oregon and City of Portland

FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

Siemens and Fjellstrand partner on battery-electric car ferry

OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

IBM Almaden Researchers Say Li-Air Batteries Offer Promise for Transition to Electrified Transportation, But Face Challenges and Multi-Decade Development Cycle

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