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ALTe Powertrain and Inmatech form JV for hybrid electric storage devices; Li-ion cells, supercaps, and control electronics

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ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles up to 26,000 GVW ( earlier post ), has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to form a joint venture with Inmatech, Inc. , Inmatech supercapacitors are based on early transition metal carbides and nitrides.

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Graphene 3D Lab showing prototype 3D printed battery; potential for structural batteries

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Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Electrovaya Partners on Approx. $7.5M Utility Energy Storage Demonstration

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is the energy storage partner for a utility demonstration project led by CEATI International Inc., Other partners include major utilities and universities. Canada-based Li-ion maker Electrovaya Inc. headquartered in Montreal. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $7.5

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Hybrid biomass flow battery stores electricity and produces valuable chemicals at the same time

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A rechargeable biomass battery was designed to integrate electricity storage/generation and electrosynthesis of useful chemicals from furfural in one system. 2023) “Rechargeable Biomass Battery for Electricity Storage/generation and Concurrent Valuable Chemicals Production” Angew. V and power density of 107 mW cm −2.

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DOE announces Stage 1 CABLE Conductor Manufacturing Prize Winners

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The 10 winning teams for Stage 1 submitted breakthrough concepts for more conductive and affordable materials for both electrical and thermal (heat-based) energy applications. Each winning team has earned a $25,000 cash prize and a stipend for third-party conductivity testing in Stage 2.

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DOE announces finalists of Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize

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Demand for lithium—a critical material used in batteries for electric vehicles, grid-scale electricity storage, phones, and laptops—has grown rapidly in recent years, with global demand expected to increase 500% by 2050. Rice University – Team LiSED: “Lithium Selective ElectroDialysis”.

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California Study to Explore Repurposing EV Batteries for Household Energy Storage

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The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) will lead a joint research study of how the useful lifespan of electric vehicle batteries could be extended by repurposing them as household electric storage devices with a $992,000 grant from the University of California. of Monrovia, Calif.; Flux Power of Vista, Calif.;