Batteries, Recharge, Store and Technology

Researchers develop room-temp 1,000+ cycle rechargeable solid-state lithium-air battery

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a room-temperature solid-state lithium-air battery that is rechargeable for 1,000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. Ngo, Paul C.

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IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a lithium-air battery with a solid electrolyte. The battery is rechargeable for 1000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. —Kondori et al.

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RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

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MARCH 8, 2018

Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery”. The rechargeable battery is environmentally friendly, and has the potential, with further development, to store more energy than currently-available lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.)

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SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic devices. Credit: Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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JANUARY 1, 2021

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is hosting a pitch event, ARPA-E’s Battery/Storage Exposition, on 14 January 2021, from 1:00-3:00 pm EST. This event will feature pitches from a select group of ARPA-E teams developing energy storage technologies. Open funding solicitations.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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JUNE 6, 2018

Seven-Eleven and Toyota entered into a basic agreement in August 2017 regarding considerations toward energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction in store distribution and operation. Specifically, the Group plans to increase renewable energy use in stores to 20% and reduce CO 2 emissions by 27% compared to FY 2013 by 2030.

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New electrode material for solid-state batteries improves performance

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FEBRUARY 21, 2021

A research team from Japan has recently developed a novel electrode material for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) by combining lithium sulfate and lithium ruthenate, which results in improved performance. However, they have never been applied to all-solid-state batteries. —Nagao et al.

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Researches developed EV batteries that store 6 times more charge than common ones

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Researches developed EV batteries that store 6 times more charge than common ones . An international team of researchers led by Stanford University has developed rechargeable batteries that store the charge up to 6 times more than the normal currently available commercial ones.

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Sion Power projects Licerion EV Li-metal batteries will have 420 Wh/kg and 700 Wh/L when scaled to commercial design

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MARCH 15, 2020

Sion Power, a developer of high-energy, lithium-metal rechargeable batteries, said that its Licerion EV technology will have energy capacities of 420 Wh/kg and 700 Wh/L when scaled to commercial design. Though battery experts know fast charging is not ideal for battery longevity, the market demands this as an option.

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Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

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JUNE 7, 2019

Electrify America and Walmart announced that more than 120 plus ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now operational and open to the public at Walmart stores across the US. Electrify America chargers at Walmart stores feature 150 kilowatt (kW) and 350kW DC Fast Chargers.

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University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst

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AUGUST 16, 2017

University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst. Zinc-air batteries are powered by zinc metal and oxygen from the air. Zinc-air batteries are powered by zinc metal and oxygen from the air. Amorphous Fe 0.5 mA cm −2 at 0.6

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Georgia Tech researchers develop aluminum-foil-based anodes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

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JULY 21, 2023

A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Matthew McDowell, associate professor in the George W. The new battery system is detailed in an open-access paper in Nature Communications. They tested more than 100 different materials to understand how they would behave in batteries. —Liu et al.

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Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

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AUGUST 16, 2013

MIT researchers have engineered a new rechargeable, membrane-less hydrogen bromine laminar flow battery with high power density. For applications that require the storage of large quantities of energy economically and efficiently, flow batteries have received renewed attention. Credit: Braff et al. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz has produced more than 1,000 eCitaro electric buses

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JUNE 20, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro combines the tried and tested platform of the best-selling Mercedes-Benz city bus with new technological solutions and a novel design. In 2018, the eCitaro was initially launched as a solo bus with a battery capacity of up to 243 kWh.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Do You Believe Solid-State Batteries Are Really Right Around the Corner?

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Solid-state batteries are supposed to close the gap between the two and are allegedly approaching mass-market applications. As of now, solid-state batteries have been limited to small devices that are designed to run for exceptionally long periods of time.

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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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JANUARY 14, 2020

AKASOL will supply battery systems for more than 40 Coradia iLint hydrogen trains ( earlier post ), which have been ordered from Alstom by the Lower Saxony Transit Authority and the Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association. Based in Darmstadt, AKASOL has been engaged in the development of train batteries for more than ten years.

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SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

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AUGUST 25, 2021

SAE International has released J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing , a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. —Bob Galyen, chair of the SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee.

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Toshiba doubles anode capacity in next-generation Li-ion battery; titanium niobium oxide; application in FY 2019

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiB (Super Charge ion Battery), which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode. The new battery offers high-energy density and the ultra-rapid recharging required for automotive applications.

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Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

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MAY 24, 2023

In the articulated bus variant, available from June, the eCitaro fuel cell can run for around 350 kilometers without having to recharge, offering space for up to 128 passengers. Due to the favorable weight distribution of batteries and fuel cells, this technology enables a high passenger capacity.

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RPI researchers develop safe, long-cycling Li-metal rechargeable battery electrode; demonstrate Li-carbon battery

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APRIL 27, 2014

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a safe, extended cycling lithium-metal electrode for rechargeable Li-ion batteries by entrapping lithium metal within a porous graphene network (Li-PGN). This in turn significantly limits the rate capability of such batteries. O 2 and Li 3 V 1.98 Mukherjee et al.

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What’s Happening in EV Battery Technology

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From how much they cost and weigh to the amount of power they store and how long they take to charge, electric vehicle (EV) batteries have a significant impact on EVs themselves, the EV industry as a whole, and ultimately EV buyers. Anodes are most commonly made of graphite.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

The European Commission is proposing modernizing EU legislation on batteries; this would be the first initiative delivered among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. The proposal addresses the social, economic and environmental issues related to all types of batteries.

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Nano-vault architecture alleviates stress in Si-based anodes for Li-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

New research conducted by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has identified a specific building block that improves the anode in lithium-ion batteries. Traditionally, graphite is used for the anode of a lithium-ion battery, but this carbon material has major limitations.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

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JUNE 9, 2023

On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. I couldn’t think of a use case where needing to be in the driver’s seat with the key on your person would inconvenience you except for a scenario where a driver runs into a store and leaves passengers to play with the radio. And it looks cool.

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And today, technology is maturing to the point that meaningful amounts of these energy giveaways can be harvested to liberate wearables from ever needing a battery. There are, researchers have discovered, a wide range of options to harvest enough microwatts to replace wearables’ batteries. Batteries die before animals do.

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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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JULY 13, 2022

We stepped back even further and asked: How can we affordably integrate new technology and required infrastructure into the world’s massive railroad networks in a way that is gradual, flexible, reliable, and affordable? The first challenge was incorporating modern technology without sacrificing reliability.

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Researchers develop rechargeable hybrid-seawater fuel cell; highly energy density, stable cycling

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in Korea and Karlsruher Institute of Technology in Germany have developed a novel energy conversion and storage system using seawater as a cathode. Similarly, sodium has recently attracted attention as a replacement for lithium in alkali-metal-air batteries.

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MIT team synthesizes all carbon nanofiber electrodes for high-energy rechargeable Li-air batteries

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JULY 25, 2011

The carbon nanofiber electrodes are substantially more porous than other carbon electrodes, and can therefore more efficiently store the solid oxidized lithium (Li 2 O 2 ) that fills the pores as the battery discharges. Thompson and Yang Shao-Horn (2011) All-carbon-nanofiber electrodes for high-energy rechargeable Li–O 2 batteries.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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AUGUST 18, 2022

liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves combustion efficiency by adjusting valve lift and timing. kW charging module allow for a full battery charge to be reached in approximately 2.5

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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AUGUST 22, 2019

The discovery, published in Nature , challenges the conventional belief that lithium metal batteries fail because of the growth of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) between the lithium anode and the electrolyte. The findings could pave the way for bringing rechargeable lithium metal batteries from the lab to the market.

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Electrify America unveils its first application of megawatt-level energy storage

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Electrify America recently unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, building upon the company’s existing BESS installations at more than 150 stations across the US, including more than 100 installations in California.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Honda has been developing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology for many years and plans to launch a new hydrogen vehicle using this technology. In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology.

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Tritium launches “Plug and Charge” technology in its 350 kW fast chargers

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MAY 22, 2020

Australia-based Tritium, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has launched its Plug and Charge solution, the first of its kind in the world available to the market. This firmly and irreversibly tips the convenience scales to the recharging experience over the refuelling experience.

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New Lithium rechargeable semi-solid flow cell offers energy densities an order of magnitude greater than previous flow batteries; possible applications in transportation and grid-scale storage

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MAY 26, 2011

Yet-Ming Chiang (co-founder of A123 Systems), report on their development of a new energy storage concept—a semi-solid flow cell (SSFC) combining the high energy density of rechargeable batteries with the flexible and scalable architecture of fuel cells and flow batteries—in a paper published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials.

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UK Researchers Developing Rechargeable Lithium-Air Battery; Up to 10X the Capacity of Current Li-ion Cells

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MAY 18, 2009

Oxygen drawn from the air reacts within the porous carbon to release the electrical charge in this lithium-air battery. Researchers in the UK are developing a rechargeable lithium-air battery that could deliver a ten-fold increase in energy capacity compared to that of currently available lithium-ion cells. Click to enlarge.

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Groupe Renault, Connected Energy install EV charging with 2nd-life batteries at highway rest areas

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AUGUST 29, 2017

UK-based Connected Energy and Groupe Renault have installed two quick-charge stations based on Connected Energy’s E-STOR energy storage technology on highways in Belgium and Germany. The E-STOR technology developed by Connected Energy uses second-life batteries from Renault electric vehicles.

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

The EU must continue to allow the use of lead-based batteries in vehicles as they are essential for the needs of future generations of European cars, according to the automotive and automotive battery industries in Europe. This electrical system is in all cases supplied by a 12V lead-based battery, the groups said.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Hitachi, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE testing plug-in vehicles as renewable energy storage for office buildings

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MARCH 29, 2018

Hitachi’s V2X Charger is the first recharger that not only recharges an electric car but can also discharge the energy back into the building/grid providing different flexibilities including kW, ?kW, The car battery therefore acts as an energy storage source, as well as an emergency power supply. kW, kWh and VAR.

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MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which offers ultra-fast recharging coupled with good power density. Lithium-carbon battery. The result is a battery cell with that suffers none of the thermal degradation effects experienced by traditional lithium-based batteries.

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Carnegie Mellon researchers develop semi-liquid lithium metal anode for use with solid electrolytes

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JUNE 13, 2019

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science and College of Engineering have developed a semiliquid lithium metal-based anode (SLMA) that represents a new paradigm in battery design for solid electrolyte batteries. The interdisciplinary research team published their findings in the current issue of Joule.

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Mitsubishi companies launch smart grid demonstration system using EVs and used battery packs

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APRIL 12, 2012

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate load shifting by charging at night when demand is low, storing power produced from renewable sources in rechargeable batteries, and supplying such power back to the grid when factory facilities and offices face peak demand. Click to enlarge.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Maybe flow batteries aren’t always everything they’re cracked up to be. A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. This makes for a super safe battery."

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Researchers develop room-temp 1,000+ cycle rechargeable solid-state lithium-air battery

IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

New electrode material for solid-state batteries improves performance

Researches developed EV batteries that store 6 times more charge than common ones

Sion Power projects Licerion EV Li-metal batteries will have 420 Wh/kg and 700 Wh/L when scaled to commercial design

Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst

Georgia Tech researchers develop aluminum-foil-based anodes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

Mercedes-Benz has produced more than 1,000 eCitaro electric buses

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Do You Believe Solid-State Batteries Are Really Right Around the Corner?

AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

Toshiba doubles anode capacity in next-generation Li-ion battery; titanium niobium oxide; application in FY 2019

Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

RPI researchers develop safe, long-cycling Li-metal rechargeable battery electrode; demonstrate Li-carbon battery

What’s Happening in EV Battery Technology

EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

Nano-vault architecture alleviates stress in Si-based anodes for Li-ion batteries

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

Researchers develop rechargeable hybrid-seawater fuel cell; highly energy density, stable cycling

MIT team synthesizes all carbon nanofiber electrodes for high-energy rechargeable Li-air batteries

Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

Electrify America unveils its first application of megawatt-level energy storage

Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

Tritium launches “Plug and Charge” technology in its 350 kW fast chargers

New Lithium rechargeable semi-solid flow cell offers energy densities an order of magnitude greater than previous flow batteries; possible applications in transportation and grid-scale storage

UK Researchers Developing Rechargeable Lithium-Air Battery; Up to 10X the Capacity of Current Li-ion Cells

Groupe Renault, Connected Energy install EV charging with 2nd-life batteries at highway rest areas

European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE testing plug-in vehicles as renewable energy storage for office buildings

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

Carnegie Mellon researchers develop semi-liquid lithium metal anode for use with solid electrolytes

Mitsubishi companies launch smart grid demonstration system using EVs and used battery packs

Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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