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

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One of the most significant impediments to an increased market share for plug-in vehicles is the high cost of rechargeable energy storage. 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.

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

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Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs. 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. Advanced, Planar Lithium/Sulfur Batteries. All Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery. Princeton University.