Charged

AUGUST 22, 2019

Nano One Materials has secured a US patent for its NMC cathode powders, which it says offer a proprietary means of making Li-ion batteries more durable, safer and cheaper. Global battery makers are keen to limit the use of cobalt , which has a dodgy supply chain that sometimes involves child labor and other unsavory practices.

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Charged

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As EV-haters constantly remind us, the liquid electrolytes used in current EV batteries can catch fire or even explode in emergency situations such as a charging fault or a crash, or in the case of a defective cell. South 8 Technologies has developed what appears to be an alternative. Source: South 8 Technologies

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Charged

MARCH 3, 2021

Enevate, a pioneer in silicon-dominant Li-ion battery tech, has secured $81 million in a Series E funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research. Existing investors Mission Ventures and Infinite Potential Technologies also participated. The advantages are enabled by Enevate’s unique silicon anode technology.”.

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Batteries Patents Automotive Technology 94

Charged

APRIL 17, 2020

NASA holds a slew of patents on EV-related technology, including battery management systems, ultracapacitors, modular robotic vehicles, composite materials and more. Did you know the agency is licensing the technologies to automotive companies through a simple online procedure?

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Technology Automotive Patents Batteries 57

Charged

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Skeleton Technologies and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) say they have developed a graphene-based battery with a 15-second charging time, as well as charging cycles counted in the hundreds of thousands. “The SuperBattery is a game-changer for the automotive industry. Source: Skeleton Technologies.

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Automotive Patents Batteries Technology 102

Smart Energy International

JUNE 12, 2022

Basquevolt is targeting production of 10GWh of solid state batteries for electric transport, stationary energy storage and other applications by 2027. First gigafactory for pure solid-state batteries in Switzerland Basque gigafactory can unlock the holy grail of energy storage says research boss. Have you read?

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Batteries Patents Automotive Lithium 52

Charged

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For most car buyers, their technical automotive knowledge amounts to this: they know a car has an engine (or motor), and they want the biggest, most powerful one they can afford. LFP-based batteries have been the norm in the Chinese EV industry for years. I have a Model 3 on order and just got this about 10 minutes ago.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This week’s Smart Energy Finances looks at Skeleton Technologies’ €108 million funding round, with investors such as Siemens Financial Services and Marubeni Corporation, for supercapacitor manufacturing and development of new high-power battery technology, namely the SuperBattery.

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Charged

MARCH 3, 2020

Introducing silicon into automotive-grade lithium-ion cells has been a major topic in the EV industry in the past decade. Silicon is widely considered to be the next big thing in anode technology, because it has a theoretical charge capacity ten times higher than that of typical graphite anodes. That’s a problem.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 2, 2024

The new and patented hydrogen fuel cell system, known as IE-DRIVE™, has been purposefully designed with car manufacturers in mind. The IE’s new and revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell system reportedly offers greater benefits over other fuel cells developed by large automotive groups and their third-party fuel cell suppliers.

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Hydrogen Patents Electric vehicle Recycled materials 108

Charged

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Other sessions at our Fall Virtual Conference include: Protecting Automotive Electronics, Motors and Electrical Systems Through Creative Chemistry. At ELANTAS PDG, we provide full-system solutions to serve as a problem-solving partner on current and/or future automotive electronic, motor or battery product applications.

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Automotive Patents Batteries Electric vehicle 108

Charged

AUGUST 20, 2020

Blackstone Resources has been investing in patented 3D-printing techniques and research into the mass production of solid-state batteries that offer greater energy density and a higher number of charging cycles than current cell designs. The printing of solid-state battery cells is also being tested in parallel.

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Batteries Patents Automotive Pollution 53

GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Technology companies continued to curb their ambitions for manufacturing electric vehicles in 2019. While Apple continues to file automotive-related patents, its efforts now appear focused on infotainment and autonomous driving software rather than building a car from scratch. In October of this year, U.K. billion ($3.2

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Charged

AUGUST 24, 2020

It’s usually one of the first objections cited by EV naysayers: batteries can’t or won’t be recycled, and they contain hazardous materials that will end up in landfills. In fact, no such sinister scenario is likely—most of the components of Li-ion batteries are valuable, and it’s quite feasible, technically and economically, to recycle them.

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CleanTech San Diego

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Funds Helping Regional Companies Advance Breakthrough Clean Energy Technologies for the Benefit of California Ratepayers. Patents: SCEIN companies had 62 new patents approved in 2021 for a total of 388 new patents.

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Innovation Patents Energy Energy 98

Business Green

AUGUST 26, 2021

Wireless charging technology - which allows vehicles to charge via charging pads on their underside without the need of cables - is increasingly seen as a key to the development of autonomous vehicles, as well as offering drivers a potentially faster and more hassle-free means of powering up their vehicles.

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Charged

AUGUST 17, 2022

It is no surprise therefore that leading automotive manufacturers in the electric vehicle space have turned to wire bonding for their interconnect needs. In addition to the battery chemistry that holds the electric charge, the interconnect elements between battery cells and sections are components that see stress over the product lifetime.

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Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Batteries 126

Business Green

MAY 31, 2020

project part funded by the UK government to scale up innovative technology that can recycle rare earth magnets for use in electric vehicles (EVs) has been launched by a broad coalition of British companies, with a view to developing a commercial end-to-end supply chain for the process. A £2.6m

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Charged

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is no surprise therefore that leading automotive manufacturers in the electric vehicle space have turned to wire bonding for their interconnect needs. In addition to the battery chemistry that holds the electric charge, the interconnect elements between battery cells and sections are components that see stress over the product lifetime.

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Energy Monitor Electric vehicle Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 114

GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

And the demand and interest in this technology is only growing stronger. These new vehicles are quickly bumping up against familiar challenges of battery range, production capacity and charging, or fueling, infrastructure. This will be achieved partially by using a patented, composite material the company has developed.

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Clean Energy Trust

JUNE 14, 2021

If you’re not already familiar with NanoGraf, we think you should be as they are true battery material innovators. NanoGraf has developed a patented graphene wrapped, silicon-based anode battery material that enables longer-lasting, higher-output, and lower bulk and weight lithium-ion batteries. Ask a Climate Innovator?—?

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Charged

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Clients for these motors include global OEMs in automotive, micro-mobility and industrial pump applications, as well as residential and light commercial HVAC. Our mission is resonating not only with the best minds in Silicon Valley, but also the growing technology hub that is the Fort Worth area. “Our

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HVAC Patents Logistics Automotive 92

Charged

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Canadian automotive supplier Inmotive has launched a new two-speed transmission. The Ingear’s patented geometry keeps the motor and wheels in sync, enabling continuous torque flow throughout the shifting process. The Ingear replaces the second reduction gear with a continuous chain drive and a morphing sprocket.

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Patents Automotive Batteries Electricity 86

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

The team has filed a provisional patent application to commercialize the technology. It already has a major role in significant industrial processes, and it is starting to show up in the automotive industry. Improving the way hydrogen is generated is key to its emergence as a viable fuel source.

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Hydrogen Patents Fossil fuels Methane 130

Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

“DOE is powered by brilliant scientists, engineers, and energy policy experts who are the very best for the job we’ve been tasked with: to develop and deploy new clean energy technologies that will achieve the Administration’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and secure our nation’s future.

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Energy Energy Law Patents 92

Charged

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Automotive supplier Dana (NYSE: DAN) will begin production of its eS9000r e-Axle—the first in a line of Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-Axles—to support the market launch of the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) all-electric MT50e medium-duty last-mile delivery vehicle.

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Patents Automotive Electric vehicle Packaging 77

Greentown Labs

MARCH 3, 2020

The panel on this collaboration featured four of Greentown’s partners: the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center , Draper , Keysight Technologies , and EDF. SomEV provides a wait-less charging network for light electric vehicles, using swappable batteries paired with a smart battery swap kiosk.

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Transportation Startups Electric vehicle Logistics 78

CleanTech San Diego

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

SAN DIEGO, CA, November 1, 2022 – Cleantech San Diego today announced the graduation of ten local clean energy companies – Chilldyne , Controlled Thermal Resources , Ivy Energy , NeoCharge , Occuspace , South 8 Technologies , Qubitekk , UCAP Power , VLI-EV , and XENDEE – from its Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN).

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CleanTech San Diego

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Cleantech San Diego member and Southern California Energy Innovation Network company Nuvve, the global leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and Newborn Acquisition Corp., We have likewise partnered and integrated with multiple automotive manufacturers and electric utilities worldwide to enable adoption of V2G technology.

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Electric vehicle Patents Electricity Technology 52

Charged

MAY 18, 2021

The lithium-ion battery has proven to be an excellent fuel tank for EVs, but there remains much room for improvement. Armed with dozens of patents and sophisticated tools, Wildcat’s team of scientists has spent the past decade partnering with other companies to use its advanced techniques to help them accelerate battery development.

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Lithium Batteries Automotive Technology 52

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Crafted to evoke continuity, the Ultrabike uses 6000 series aircraft-grade aluminum with automotive-grade paint for both the lightweight bike frame and handlebar, which is also part of a one-piece stem and handle design. The Calamus One Ultrabike can be pre-ordered on Indiegogo. Calamus Images via Calamus.

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Mr. Sustainability

JANUARY 2, 2021

In response, Volkswagen threatened to leave the industry lobby group Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) because of its refusal to commit to an electric-first strategy. E-mobility is the only technology that is feasible from today’s perspective. Elon Musk and Tesla represents a fast-moving target for the auto industry.

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Electricity Electric vehicle Fossil fuels Automotive 78

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 4, 2021

And the demand and interest in this technology is only growing stronger. These new vehicles are quickly bumping up against familiar challenges of battery range, production capacity and charging, or fueling, infrastructure. This will be achieved partially by using a patented, composite material the company has developed.

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