Energy, Lithium Air and Low Cost

New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

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MARCH 8, 2013

The battery shows an energy density of up to 446 Wh kg -1 —about 80% higher than conventional Li-ion batteries, and much higher than energy densities reported for earlier ARLBs (30–45 Wh kg -1 ). If anode materials of lower redox potentials can be stable in aqueous electrolytes, high energy density systems will be feasible.

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Li-ion Low Cost Recharge Ni-Li

Ford favoring bulk-type solid-state battery for next-gen energy storage

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APRIL 5, 2017

Ford is exploring a variety of “beyond Li-ion” solutions, including Lithium-sulfur, Lithium-air and solid-state lithium-ion batteries. A Li-air battery, with its air cathode, is a low-cost system, Anandan said. It also offers a high theoretical specific energy density.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Ford Li-ion Energy

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

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JULY 29, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) Liquid Electrolytes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Enhanced Cycle Life and Energy Density Performance. AOI 6: Low?cost

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3 winners of DOE’s “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” Challenge: hydrogen-assisted lean-burn engines, graphene for Li-air and -sulfur batteries, and titanium process

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FEBRUARY 11, 2012

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced three winning startup companies—based on a public vote and an expert review—out of the 14 participating in the US Department of Energy (DOE) “ America’s Next Top Energy Innovator ” challenge. Earlier post.).

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Energy Batteries

NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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MARCH 11, 2010

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. The 19 projects, which include two lithium-air efforts, will leverage $7.3 million in cost-sharing by recipients for a total of $15.3 Murray, Jr.,

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Energy Storage New York Commercial Lithium Ion

DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced up to $60 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. ( In partnership with industry, VTO has established aggressive targets to focus research on cost-reduction, efficiency, and performance.

Lithium Sulfur

Lithium Sulfur Vehicles Energy Storage Affordable

St. Andrews team elucidates behavior of carbon cathodes in Li-air batteries; the importance of the synergy between electrode and electrolyte

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

Carbon is seen as an attractive potential cathode material for aprotic (non-aqueous) Lithium-air batteries, which are themselves of great interest for applications such as in electric vehicles because of the cells’ high theoretical specific energy.

Carbon

Carbon Li-ion Batteries Battery

PNNL licenses three technologies via Startup America; batteries, fuel cells and buildings

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

The PNNL-developed technologies were made available the on the laboratory’s Available Technologies website as well as on DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website, the Energy Innovation Portal. Vorbeck Materials , based in Jessup, Md., PEM fuel cells are primarily used for backup power.

America

America Building Fuel Batteries

ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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APRIL 30, 2010

The US Department of Energy is awarding $106 million in funding for 37 research projects selected in the second round by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Evaluations were based on scientific and technical merit and the potential for high impact on national energy and economic goals. Earlier post.).

Carbon

Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion

What’s Happening in EV Battery Technology

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

All are counting on battery innovations to improve EV performance, drive down costs, and eliminate dependence on scarce materials. The ideal battery will be made of low-cost, plentiful materials that are lightweight and flexible enough to allow vehicle design innovations.

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Batteries Battery Lithium Ion Sodium

EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge Blueprint , which describes plug-in vehicle (PEV) technology and deployment barriers, and provides an outline for DOE’s technical and deployment goals for electric vehicles to 2022. Cost and performance targets in this technology area include: Electric motors.

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Plug-in Zinc Air Li-ion 2012

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

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

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., wind and solar). kWh name-plate /kg battery-system are not yet on the horizon.

Lithium Sulfur

Lithium Sulfur Electric Vehicles Li-ion Batteries

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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MARCH 18, 2013

The committee then analyzed the performance and cost impacts of the various options in different scenarios. Vehicle and fuel data were then used to forecast future LDV fleet energy use and GHG emissions using two models, as well comparing different policy-driven scenarios. Making hydrogen with low GHG emissions is more costly (e.g.,

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy

DOE awards $54M to 13 projects for transformational manufacturing technologies and materials; top two awards go to carbon fiber materials and electrodes for next-gen batteries

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JUNE 12, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded more than $54 million—leveraging approximately an additional $17 million in cost share from the private sector—for 13 projects to advance transformational technologies and materials that can help manufacturers significantly increase the energy efficiency of their operations and reduce costs.

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur

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New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

Ford favoring bulk-type solid-state battery for next-gen energy storage

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

3 winners of DOE’s “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” Challenge: hydrogen-assisted lean-burn engines, graphene for Li-air and -sulfur batteries, and titanium process

NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

St. Andrews team elucidates behavior of carbon cathodes in Li-air batteries; the importance of the synergy between electrode and electrolyte

PNNL licenses three technologies via Startup America; batteries, fuel cells and buildings

ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

What’s Happening in EV Battery Technology

EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

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

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

DOE awards $54M to 13 projects for transformational manufacturing technologies and materials; top two awards go to carbon fiber materials and electrodes for next-gen batteries

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