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ARPA-E launches $45M funding for advanced batteries for electric vehicles; EVs4ALL

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This is particularly important for the two-thirds of Americans who prefer the more economical option of purchasing used vehicles rather than leasing or buying new cars. lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca)]. Anode materials based on alkali or alkaline earth metals [e.g., Oxide-based anodes.

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$26M project implementing new process for extracting hemicellulose from wood chips at Cascades plant

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Hemicellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls, presents myriad opportunities ranging from power generation to biofuels such as ethanol, as well as the production of natural sugar-based value-added products. Canada-based Cascades Inc.,

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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So far, German companies have been purchasing the cells for this purpose in Asia. BroadBit uses it to produce new types of sodium-ion batteries. The shear forces in this system tear entire molecular chains out of the binder polymers. They process this dry mixture in a rolling mill.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis.