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Northwestern team devises new computational design framework for optimized coatings for Li-ion cathodes to prolong cycle life

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Researchers at Northwestern University, with a colleague from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, have developed a new computational design framework that can pinpoint optimal materials with which to coat the cathode in lithium-ion batteries. Muratahan Aykol, Soo Kim, Vinay I.

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BAE Systems awards Saft additional $1.3M for US Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle Li-ion energy storage system

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million in new funding for the continued development of a Li-ion energy storage system for the US Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. The GCV is part of a growing list of military vehicle prototypes for which Saft has supplied advanced energy storage solutions (ESS). BAE Systems has awarded Saft $1.3 Earlier post.)

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Leclanché reduces cobalt in NMCA cells from 20 to 5%; 20% higher energy density; water-based production

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Leclanché is the first company to implement the environmentally friendly process in the production of Li-ion cells. With the water-based production of the high-capacity NMCA cathodes, we have reached a decisive milestone in lithium-ion technology. But, now we have mastered the process.

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ION ENergy exits stealth mode with launch of UDYR 48V Li-ion battery for two- and three-wheelers

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ION Energy, a startup energy storage company, launched UDYR, an intelligent, modular and portable 48V, 32 Ah lithium-ion battery supported by ION’s proprietary battery management system, software platform, and backend analytics. The company formally launches at The Battery Show Europe 2018 with growing list of key customers.

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Under Wanxiang, Li-ion battery maker A123 Systems to increase focus on low-voltage hybrids

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The executive team is headquartered in A123’s Livonia, Michigan facility which has continuously produced battery systems for the company’s global list of clients since 2010. The lithium-ion battery activities Wanxiang operated before its acquisition of A123 contribute competitive strength, particularly in China, the company noted.

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This driverless tractor will haunt your dreams of the robot uprising

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And, because it’s electric, it can do so without adding diesel exhaust emissions, themselves a known carcinogen , to the list of hazards faced by its operators. And, while you could charge the Elise back up to full in about 3 hours (on the li-ion batteries), you could also go from zero to hero in under five minutes … with a battery swap.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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IBM unveiled the fifth annual “Next Five in Five”—a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years. Also on the list of five is the arrival of advanced batteries, including air batteries (e.g., Lithium air), but targeted initially at small devices.

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