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University of Illinois licenses StructurePore cathode technology to Xerion for commercialization of the ultra-rapid charging technology

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has entered into a licensing agreement with Xerion Advanced Battery Corp under which Xerion has the exclusive right to bring the University’s patented StructurePore electrode technology to the market. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Xerion Advanced Battery Corp. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2011.38.

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

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For example, the University of California, San Diego will receive approximately $3.5 University of Houston. The University of Houston (UH) will develop a battery using a novel water-based, lithium-ion chemistry that makes use of sustainable, low-cost, high-energy, organic materials. Princeton University. Description.

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3D self-assembling nanostructure for cathodes enables very rapid charge and discharge without sacrificing capacity; potential for EVs

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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a self-assembling three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes (Li-ion and NiMH) that allows for faster charging and discharging without sacrificing energy storage capacity. (a) Cross-sectional SEM image of an MnO 2 cathode. (b) Zhang et al.

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Battery/Ultracapacitor System for Small Electric Vehicles

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Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Allborg University (Denmark) are studying a hybrid battery/ultracapacitor system for small electric vehicles. The battery pack comprised two parallel strings of 14 series-connected 12 V NiMH batteries (Saft NHE 10-100). From Li et al.(2009) 2009) Click to enlarge.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready. Hybrid Center at the University of California-Davis : under Prof.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Illinois Institute of Technology with City of Chicago, MicroSun Technologies and Commonwealth Edison, Ford Escape Hybrid by All Cell Technologies (March 2007), Chicago, IL, contact: kcampbell@cityofchicago.org , alhallaj@iit.edu , sveupet@gmail.com. York University , Prius, Hymotion, November 2007 (Toronto, ON, Canada). Jim Tech Ltd.

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