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Octillion Power Systems moves US headquarters to Richmond, Calif.; Li-ion packs for transportation and stationary storage

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Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has moved to a new US headquarters in Richmond, California. With demand for lithium-ion batteries continuing to grow, the new facility gives us a lot more space to expand. Earlier post.) The company’s North and South American operations will be based there.

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DOE awarding more than $50M to 15 projects to advance critical material innovations

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Critical materials are used in many products important to the US economy and energy technologies, such as rare-earth elements used to manufacture high-strength magnets for offshore wind-turbine generators and lithium and cobalt in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Partners: Harper International, Phillips66. 525 Solutions, Inc.;

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ADA Technologies Receives $100,000 To Further Its Li-Ion Battery Research

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has received a $100,000 grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to continue its research into the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. ADA combined these optimized electrodes with environmentally-benign electrolytes to demonstrate the performance of lithium-ion batteries. ADA Technologies, Inc.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

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Your EV’s battery life has more to do with temperature management than anything else, as lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are sensitive to high temperatures. But if you’re planning a road trip in Idaho, Wyoming or North and South Dakota, for example, check where you can recharge in advance. percent on average.

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