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Argonne and Hanyang University Develop New High-Energy Cathode Material With Improved Thermal Stability; Good Fit for PHEV Applications

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SEM of Li[Ni 0.64 Mn 0.18 ]O 2 particle with concentration gradient of Ni, Co, and Mn contents. In this material (Li[Ni 0.64 Comparison of cycling performance of half cell based on bulk Li[Ni 0.64 and concentration-gradient material Li[Ni 0.64 From Sun et al. Click to enlarge.

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Western Lithium significantly upgrades its Kings Valley Lithium resource in Nevada

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Category Tonnes (thousands) Lithium (%) Lithium oxide (%) LCE (Li carbonate equivalent) (tonnes). Lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3 ) is the actual lithium compound used to make Li-ion battery cathode materials. Principal, Reserva International LLC, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

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The 80-20 Rule

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O ften when I talk about Plug-Ins , I say that PHEV's are a perfect embodiment of the 80-20 rule. But in the case of the PHEV , the logic goes something like this: Roughly 80% of our daily trips are under 35 miles. Here's a piece of it: Why do PHEVs reduce greenhouse pollution ? And the remaining 20% are longer trips.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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A prototype demonstration part shall be produced which reproduces, to the maximum extent practicable, the expected stresses, clearance, dimensional stability, and fatigue challenges of next generation high efficiency internal combustion engine rotating components. AOI 9: Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Li-Ion Chemistries.

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Penn State team devises solution for fast charging of Li-ion batteries at cold temperatures

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Now, a team from Penn State has devised an approach that enables 15-min fast charging of Li-ion batteries in any temperatures (even at ?50 As such, a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) cell that can withstand a 4-C charge without lithium plating at 25 °C can only allow a 1.5-C C charge at 10 °C and C/1.5 In their study, the team used 9.5-Ah

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Are electric vehicles safer than combustion engine vehicles?

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As we discussed already the fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety recently and today in this article we will be discussing about Are electric vehicles safer than combustion engine vehicles. . So let us now talk about Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, as it is the most preferred battery pack in current electric vehicles.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? What do environmental groups think of PHEVs? See our Global Warming page.

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