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Researchers use graphite positive electrodes in high-capacity rechargeable lithium/chlorine batteries

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This work could open up widely available, low-cost graphitic materials for high-capacity alkali metal/Cl 2 batteries. 2c07826.

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Stanford team develops ultra-fast aluminum-ion battery with stability over thousands of cycles

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We have developed a rechargeable aluminum battery that may replace existing storage devices, such as alkaline batteries, which are bad for the environment, and lithium-ion batteries, which occasionally burst into flames. Resources. “An An ultrafast rechargeable aluminum-ion battery,” Nature.

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Umicore and 3M Form NMC Cathode Materials Relationship

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Under the agreement, 3M grants Umicore a license to patents US6964828, US7078128 and equivalents in Taiwan, China, Japan, and the EU, thereby granting Umicore access to a family of NMC cathode material compositions for manufacture and sales to lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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Improving the Charge-Discharge Capacity and Cycleability of Carbon Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries

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As one of the many approaches under investigation to increase the power density, specific capacity, and cyclic efficiency of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, researchers are seeking to develop higher-capacity anode materials (such as silicon- or tin-based materials). Energy Fuels, Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/ef1004122.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” We are firmly committed to becoming an electric-only car maker and the transition should happen by 2030.”

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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LiFeBATT USA distributes Lithium Iron Phosphate battery modules that are manufactured in Taiwan. The extra lead-acid battery pack can be recharged externally at night from the Prius owner’s household 110 VAC source in a home garage.