Charged

JULY 20, 2023

Sion says Licerion EV delivers high energy density, enabling longer range with lighter and smaller batteries. Sion says its patented applied uniform pressure method ensures extended cycle life for these cells. Source: Sion Power

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Lithium Technology Batteries Patents 74

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. Enevate’s large portfolio of patents related to silicon Li-ion cell technologies includes innovations in anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, separators, cell design and cell architecture.

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Batteries Patents Automotive Technology 94

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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Batteries North America Patents Europe 99

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.

Automotive 102

Automotive Patents Batteries Technology 102

Charged

JULY 20, 2021

Maxwell Technologies is probably best known for being acquired by Tesla in 2019 , which many believed had less to do with its pioneering work with supercapacitors (aka ultracapacitors) than with its “dry electrode” technology—a far simpler way to make the anodes and cathodes that form a battery cell.

Technology 109

Technology Patents Batteries Automotive 109

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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Batteries Lithium Recycling Recycling 118

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.

Batteries 52

Batteries Patents Automotive Pollution 52

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 104

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?

Technology 55

Technology Automotive Patents Batteries 55

GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 27, 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. Even the most ambitious tech-driven automotive venture to date, from Google, has stopped short of manufacturing vehicles. In October of this year, U.K.

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Electric vehicle Electricity Automotive Startups 130

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.

Energy Monitor 123

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Batteries 123

CleanTech San Diego

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Patents: SCEIN companies had 62 new patents approved in 2021 for a total of 388 new patents. Jobs: SCEIN companies increased employment by 45% in 2021, bringing total current SCEIN company employment up to 525 full-time employees. SCEIN applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Innovation 98

Innovation Patents Energy Energy 98

Business Green

AUGUST 26, 2021

In related news, meanwhile, battery technology firm StoreDot has filed a patent for its fast-charging battery technology, as it confirmed plans this week to make the technology available to other companies looking to fast-track the decarbonisation of transport.

Patents 101

Patents Electric vehicle Transportation Carbon-neutral 101

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.

Energy Monitor 110

Energy Monitor Electric vehicle Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 110

GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

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. delivered its 100th battery-electric truck in the U.S in early 2020.

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Electricity Electric vehicle North America Hydrogen 545

Business Green

MAY 31, 2020

Other partners include car brand Bentley Motors, automotive specialist Unipart Powertrain Applications, electronic waste firm Intelligent Lifestyle Solutions, and battery motor developer Advanced Electric Machines Research. Dubbed 'Rare Earth Recycling for E-Machines' (RaRE), the initiative is being supported by a £1.9m

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Recycling Recycling Electricity Electric vehicle 100

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. We’re making a global impact through smarter utilization of energy, with a motor that is as big a breakthrough in energy as any major battery breakthrough.”.

HVAC 89

HVAC Patents Logistics Automotive 89

Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 25, 2024

Recently, its efforts have included applying for a number of patent registrations as well as sudden changes like saying goodbye to Pat Griffin, the company’s North American president. Among these strategies is several patent registrations. Griffin suddenly departed from Hyzon.

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Patents Hydrogen North America Electric vehicle 64

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 27, 2024

In a move that has car enthusiasts and industry experts talking, the iconic Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari has recently filed a patent for an innovative hydrogen combustion engine that could significantly impact the future of high-performance vehicles.

Hydrogen 124

Hydrogen Patents Automotive Innovation 124

Greentown Labs

MARCH 3, 2020

SomEV provides a wait-less charging network for light electric vehicles, using swappable batteries paired with a smart battery swap kiosk. Promethean Power Systems operates diesel-free reefer trucks using its thermal battery technology that deliver refrigerated food without the need for compressors on its trucks.

Transportation 78

Transportation Startups Electric vehicle Logistics 78

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.

Lithium 52

Lithium Batteries Automotive Technology 52

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. The result of this work culture, coupled with extensive experience with the electric motor and batteries, is a carmaker that moves incredibly fast.

Electricity 78

Electricity Electric vehicle Fossil fuels Automotive 78

CleanTech San Diego

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Nuvve’s proprietary V2G technology enables it to link multiple electric vehicle (EV) batteries into a virtual power plant (VPP) to provide bi-directional services to the electrical grid in a qualified and secure manner. (“Nuvve Holding”) and is expected to remain listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “NVVE”.

Electric vehicle 52

Electric vehicle Patents Electricity Technology 52

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.

Energy 115

Energy Energy Packaging Batteries 115

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. Many experts see a race among battery makers to get more and more silicon into their anodes. So, when you first build a battery, you’ll use up some of the lithium, and you don’t get all of that lithium back.

Technology 106

Technology Lithium Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 106

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.

Hydrogen 105

Hydrogen Patents Electric vehicle Recycled materials 105

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 4, 2021

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. BYD delivered its 100th battery-electric truck in the U.S in early 2020.

Electricity 28

Electricity Electric vehicle North America Hydrogen 28

Charged

MAY 18, 2021

Looking back just 10 or 15 years, there wasn’t much of a need for these products in the automotive market. But EVs are changing things quickly, and automotive needs have started moving to higher and higher voltages. Knowles recently launched a new line of automotive-grade certified safety capacitors.

Demand 57

Demand Automotive Batteries Patents 57

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.

Hydrogen 130

Hydrogen Patents Fossil fuels Methane 130

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. Recent News ?

Innovation 52

Innovation Lithium Batteries Startups 52

CleanTech San Diego

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Together, these startups employ 629 people, have had 386 patents approved, and have raised over $300 million in follow-on funding from public and private sources since being accepted into the program. The LiGas electrolyte has been validated by leading cell and automotive manufacturers as well as the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Incubators Incubators Business Energy Monitoring Startups 52

Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Facing economic downturns caused by the Great Recession and the meltdown in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, Granholm responded by leading efforts to diversify the state’s economy, strengthen its auto industry, preserve the manufacturing sector, and add emerging sectors — such as clean energy — to Michigan’s economic portfolio.

Energy 92

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.

Patents 75

Patents Automotive Electric vehicle Packaging 75

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.

Patents 84

Patents Automotive Batteries Electricity 84

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.

Patents 36

Patents Automotive Startups Batteries 36

Charged

JULY 13, 2020

Actually, not with Teslas—in fact, one of the brand’s selling points has always been how much they can haul, thanks to their skateboard battery configuration. The start of Model Y deliveries should have been the automotive story of the year, a gathering wave of rave user videos and media reviews. kilometers down to about 0.8

Cooling 113

Cooling HVAC Innovation Plastics 113