Chalmers study finds bypassing weak cells extends EV life
A Chalmers study found that bypassing weak cells in reconfigurable battery packs extends EV life and opens a new lever for automakers.
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Fraunhofer inaugurates ZESS research centre in Braunschweig
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has opened the Center for Energy Storage and Systems (ZESS) in Braunschweig. The research hub, backed by nearly €50 million from the federal government and the state, is intended to support work on battery and hydrogen technologies.
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Fraunhofer expands South Korean battery research partnership
The Fraunhofer Battery Alliance is widening its collaboration with South Korean partners through two new letters of intent. The planned projects cover battery materials, cell production and recycling, which could support future battery development.
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Toyota opens North American battery centre in Michigan
Toyota has opened a North American battery centre in Michigan. The centre is intended to keep battery development close to the company’s US cell production and vehicle plants.
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RWTH Aachen develops scalable manufacturing for multilayer battery electrodes
RWTH Aachen says it is working on scalable processes for multilayer battery electrodes under the ProMeBa research project. The aim is to move the technology from lab-scale development to pilot scale.
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