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Lyten introduces next generation Lithium-Sulfur battery for EVs; 3X energy density of Li-ion

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Lyten , an advanced materials company, introduced its LytCell EV lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery platform. The technology is optimized for the electric vehicle market and is designed to deliver three times (3X) the gravimetric energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries. Extended range and/or increased payloads.

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Log9 Materials and Zeta Energy partner for advanced battery systems – ET Auto

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Given India’s dependence on 100% imported lithium-ion cells for electric vehicle batteries, there exists a compelling drive to cultivate indigenous cell and battery manufacturing capacities to meet the burgeoning demands. Tom Pilette , CEO of Zeta Energy, said, “It’s a very synergistic relationship.

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Tesla considers new partnership for battery materials

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It appears that Tesla is considering Chinese battery components manufacturer Sunrise New Energy as a potential supplier, according to a new report. Sunrise New Energy said on Wednesday that Tesla has expressed interest in the manufacturer’s battery component products, as reported by Reuters.

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Ricardo develops new model-based EV battery control technology; evaluating new cell chemistries

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This can represent a very significant cost element of a typical battery electric vehicle (BEV); manufacturers need to strike a balance between product affordability and available range between recharges. One of the most significant impediments to an increased market share for plug-in vehicles is the high cost of rechargeable energy storage.

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Daimler running 6 different electrified models in Silvretta E-Car Rally; hints at Li-sulfur

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In 2009, with the S 400 Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer worldwide to bring a series production vehicle with a lithium-ion battery to market. Lithium-ion technology is the most efficient battery technology we currently have, and it has plenty of further potential. in the same measure. Earlier post.).

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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The University of Houston (UH) will develop a battery using a novel water-based, lithium-ion chemistry that makes use of sustainable, low-cost, high-energy, organic materials. Stanford University will develop a battery that becomes a structural component of the vehicle chassis that protects the batteries in the event of a collision.

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Daimler investing >€7B in next 2 years in green tech; fuel cell plug-in, BEV architecture; 48V

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At its TecDay event in Stuttgart, Daimler said it will invest more than €7 billion (US$7.9 As a matter of fact, no other manufacturer offers a comparable range of electrified vehicles and solutions in the field of electric mobility. billion) in green technologies in the next two years alone. We will invest 14.5 billion euro.

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