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USABC awards $4.8M to Zenlabs Energy to develop low-cost, fast-charge EV batteries

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), and a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, awarded a $4.8-million Range features a high-capacity SiO x anode paired with an NCM cathode.

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New hierarchical metal-organic nanocomposite cathode for high-energy sodium-ion batteries

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Building on earlier work, researchers in China have fabricated a hierarchical metal-organic nanocomposite for use as a cathode in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). C and highly reversible stability for 1200 cycles within the voltage range of 2.5 - 4.1 C and highly reversible stability for 1200 cycles within the voltage range of 2.5 - 4.1

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Lead organization. Description.

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Si-anode company NEO Battery Materials to partner with Korea Metal Silicon

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Ltd (KMS) to pursue strategic opportunities for the advancement of low-cost, scalable silicon anodes through leveraging the developments in silicon technologies from both parties. Korea Metal Silicon is a manufacturer and supplier of MG-Si powder—the raw material of polysilicon, special alloy, and organic silicon.

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VinFast partnering with StoreDot, ProLogium on advanced batteries for EVs

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The LFP battery can be produced at a low cost and is suitable for mid-range electric cars. VinFast earlier announced a partnership with Gotion High-Tech for LFP battery technology. Earlier post.) Vingroup also is carrying out R&D activities on its own in addition to seeking external resources.

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Konarka Technologies and Webasto collaborating on organic solar applications in automotive roofing systems

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a developer and manufacturer of flexible organic solar films, is collaborating with Webasto, one of the top 100 automotive suppliers, to integrate Konarka’s Power Plastic organic solar cells in Webasto’s automobile roofing systems. Konarka Technologies, Inc.,

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Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

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Up to 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, threatening marine life and polluting shorelines, according to Pew Charitable Trusts, a global nongovernmental organization. Those same qualities contribute to creating ghost nets, a fatal and growing threat to marine life.

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