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Tsinghua, MIT, Argonne team discovers lithium titanate hydrates for superfast, stable cycling in Li-ion batteries

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An international research team from Tsinghua University, MIT and Argonne National Laboratory has discovered a series of novel lithium titanate hydrates that show better electrochemical performances compared to all the Li 2 O–TiO 2 materials reported so far—including those after nanostructuring, doping and/or coating.

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LLTO anode material for safe batteries with a long cycle life

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Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Jilin University in Changchun/China have investigated a highly promising anode material for future high-performance batteries: lithium lanthanum titanate with a perovskite crystal structure (LLTO). Moreover, they are associated with safety issues.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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Allison’s new eGen brand represents not only the generation of power, but also the future generations of electric propulsion. The eGen product family will include Allison’s portfolio of electric hybrid and full electric products, including the company’s portfolio of electric axles.

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LTO batteries of Log9 Materials receive BIS certification – ET Auto

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New Delhi: LTO ( Lithium Titanate Oxide ) batteries of Log9 Materials, a leading Indian company specializing in advanced battery solutions, have received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. Investors view this as a mark of quality and safety, potentially leading to easier access to capital for their future endeavours.

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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This acquisition is a crucial part of our future business strategy to transform as a supplier into a market leader of new mobility technologies and services. In September 2018, the Consortium announced it would partner with XALT to develop a 12-volt, Lithium Manganese Oxide-Lithium Titanate Stop-Start battery system.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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While this investment will help Proterra commercialize its electric bus and fast-charging technology, it also helps to address the future challenges of urban mobility. —Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures. Proterra Inc. was founded in 2004 and is currently manufacturing buses in a temporary plant in Greenville, S.C. Proterra Inc.

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Researchers Develop Higher Performance Li-Ion Electrode Materials Using Ultracentrifugal Processing

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The Naoi Lab earlier used the ultracentrifugal (>75000 N) technology to develop a Li-ion capacitor with a negative electrode made from CNFs and lithium titanate (Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 , LTO). We would like to utilize it for battery materials in the future.”. Resources. Ishimoto, and K.

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