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Researchers demonstrate AZ31 magnesium alloy foils as thin anodes for rechargeable magnesium batteries

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Researchers in Israel and Spain have demonstrated the feasibility of processing ultrathin Mg anodes for use in rechargeable magnesium battery cells by using AZ31 Mg alloys (3% Al; 1% Zn). The possibility of using of ultrathin processable Mg metal anodes is an important step in the realization of rechargeable Mg batteries.

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Bar-Ilan / BASF study on rechargeable lithiated silicon–sulfur (SLS) battery prototypes

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Researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and BASF report in a paper in press in the journal Electrochemistry Communications on the development of rechargeable lithiated silicon–sulfur (SLS) battery prototypes. 2011.10.020.

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StoreDot achieves 1000 cycles with silicon-dominant extreme fast charging battery cells; production-ready EV form factor

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StoreDot, the Israel-based developer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has delivered cells that have exceeded 1000 cycles in production-ready EV form factor. StoreDot’s ‘100in5’ cells repeatedly charged from 10 to 80% capacity in just 10 minutes and then discharged for one hour before recharging.

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Better Place introduces Renault Fluence ZE EV and pricing for Israel

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Better Place unveiled its first EV it will sell in the Israel market, the Renault Fluence ZE. The service packages include installation and maintenance of a home recharging station, free access to Better Place’s battery replacement stations and road-side service. Fluence ZE will go on sale from mid-July.

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2nd Better Place CEO out; company to be managed by Chairman of Board and CFO

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Globes in Israel reported that sources said that Thornley left over differences with Chairman Idan Ofer over Better Place’s future, especially over plans to reduce activity in global markets and focus on its core markets of Israel and Denmark.

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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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kW up to 120 kW, with a goal of 300 kW—enough to provide an 80% recharge of the Porsche Taycan in about 10 minutes. Using Volkswagen’s expertise in vehicle integration, the teams also have been able to build from a charging power level of 6.6

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Battery-switchable electric Commodore breaks 24-hour world EV distance record

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EV Engineering anticipated that each electric Commodore would have a range of approximately 160 km (99 miles) before recharging was required, and deliver a range of between 120–150 km (75–93 miles) in real-world driving.) Australia is the third roll-out market for Better Place, which already has operational networks in Israel and Denmark.

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