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Researchers find that algae-derived natural polysaccharide as a binder yields stable Li-ion battery silicon anode with 8x reversible capacity of graphitic anodes

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Researchers from Clemson University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have identified a promising new binder material for lithium-ion battery electrodes that not only could boost energy storage, but also eliminate the use of toxic compounds now used to manufacture the components. Click to enlarge. —Kovalenko et al.

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

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The grants will go to projects in 17 states. of Georgia). Advanced Li-Ion Battery Manufacturing : Novel High Energy Density Lithium-Ion Cell Designs via Innovative Manufacturing Process Modules for Cathode and Integrated Separator. Electrofuels: Biofuels from Electricity. NC State University. A123 Systems, LBNL).

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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So far, Asian manufacturers are leaving U.S. Just this past year Russia sent tanks into oil-rich Georgia, and an oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Somalia. auto manufacturers. Battery technology has been the domain of consumer electronics manufacturers, and that industry migrated out of America decades ago.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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manufacturing (some of which overlaps with the EV-related aspects – more on that in a moment) appeared all but doomed earlier this summer. electric heat pumps, which could help alleviate emissions from manufacturing facilities and other commercial structures. carbon sequestration (capture and storage, i.e.).