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Researchers propose mechanochemistry-based process to recover metals from waste cathode materials; green and efficient

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A team from Central South University, Changsha, China and Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an, China, has proposed a mechanochemistry-based process to recover metals from waste cathode materials of LiCoO 2 (LCO) and LiFePO 4 (LFP) in spent Li-ion batteries (LIBs). —Jiang et al.

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Exoès and Saft partner to improve Li-ion battery thermal management

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The temperature of a Li-ion battery has a major influence on its performance and its lifespan. The company, founded in 2009, has developed the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)-based EVE (Energy Via Exhaust), an exhaust waste heat recovery technology which reduces heavy-duty engine fuel consumption and emissions.

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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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The selected projects cover a wide range of sectors contributing to the EU's decarbonization efforts such as production, distribution and use of green hydrogen, waste-to-hydrogen, offshore wind, manufacturing of photovoltaic (PV) modules, battery storage and recycling, carbon capture and storage, sustainable aviation fuels, and advanced biofuels.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The University of Texas at Arlington will develop acoustic stimulation and electrolytic proton production to produce lithium (Li) and nickel (Ni) from CO 2 -reactive minerals and rocks that contain calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg), while sequestering CO 2 in the form of carbonate solids. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc. 149,871.44. 148,393.82.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will develop next generation, high-energy lithium ion cells leveraging silicon anodes, doubling the capacity of state of the art vehicle batteries. This project will develop and demonstrate dry process electrode fabrication to reduce cost of EV and PHEV’s innovations in lithium ion battery production. Amprius, Inc.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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kWh Li-ion battery pack; accessory power module (APM); Voltec transaxle drive unit—including transmission, motors, and power inverter—and associated thermal systems to provide cooling. The new engine is fitted with an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) system. Malibu Hybrid System components in vehicle. liter engine.