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New sensor tech for commercial Lithium-ion batteries could support >5x faster charging without compromising safety

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Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick (UK) have developed a method to assess the maximum current for commercial 18650 Li-ion batteries, using novel instrumentation methods enabling in operando measurements. Schematics of the FBG sensing element embedded into a Li-ion cylindrical cell. Amietszajew et al.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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Led by Bladon Jets, this consortium includes SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover. Development of high energy Li-S prototype battery cells. These battery cells are expected to have improved cycle life stability and safety features superior to those of Li-ion batteries. High energy density TMO/Si-alloy battery for PHEVs.

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UK Faraday Battery Challenge awards £23M to support development of electrified car batteries

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Winners include: A Jaguar Land Rover-led project—LIBRIS (Lithium Ion Battery Research In Safety)—to maximize battery performance while maintaining safety. Brill Power’s BMS can combine any type of lithium-ion battery or supercapacitor while maximizing performance and cycle life.

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Public Electric Car Trials in UK West Midlands Begins with 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs

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300V, 16 kWh Li-ion pack. Drivers selected for the trials of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and 85 other vehicles in the Midlands trials were chosen through an application process led by Coventry University. Land Rover Range_e (5 plug in hybrid vehicles). A new hydrogen station is planned for Coventry University.

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