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In an previous article, LiFePO4-info.com wrote about research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign which could drastically improve charge/discharge rates for batteries. Yesterday the university announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Xerion Advance Battery Corp giving Xerion exclusive rights to bring the technology to market.
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Sony announced they are considering expanding their LiFePO4 battery module business from backup applications to electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Armand estimates that failure rates could be as high as 1 in 10,000 with potentially lethal effects for the battery types used in GM and Renault (Nissan) EVs and hybrids. Armand suggests LiFePO4 as only truly safe alternative due to inherently more robust composition.
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On Earth Day, 2011, the first LiFePO4-powered Wheego LiFe Whip was delivered to an Atlanta couple.
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Investment makes Thundersky founder 41.8% owner of Balqon and builds on joint venture between MVP RV and Winston/Batteries. Effect on home-built EV enthusiasts and US resellers still to be determined.
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Last week Wired reported on the release of the YikeBike(tm), the latest Segway like scooter vehicle. The Yike has some very attractive features, first and foremost its LiFePO4 battery with 40 Min Charge time, also an extremely compact break down size. Critics of the Yike site the $3,600 price tag, potential safety issues and weight, despite its carbon fiber construction. Regardless of...
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According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Chinese battery and automobile maker BYD has “plans to ship as many as 50 e6 electric cars by the end of next year to fleet customers in Southern California, including the municipal government of Los Angeles.” This is almost a year delay from their...
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Smith Electric Vehicles, maker of large electric utility vehicles that use LiFePO4 batteries, report that the longevity of the lithium iron phosphate batteries exceeds expectations. Smith, who use Valence batteries, find 80% capacity even after 10 years, 3000 cycles, almost 300,000 miles. Implications on fleet operating costs and residual value are dramatic.
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Wheego's two-seat pure electric vehicle uses a 30kWh LiFePO4 battery pack assembled by Flux Power using 36 large format (260Ah) prismatic LiFePO4 cells. Comparisons to Nissan Leaf are abundant.
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