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Batteries for Electric Cars
Batteries for Electric Cars A case study in industrial strategy Sir Geoffrey Owen Batteries for Electric Cars A case study in industrial strategy Sir Geoffrey Owen Policy Exchange is the UK’s leading think tank. We are an independent, non-partisan educational charity whose mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas that will deliver better public services, a stronger society and a more dynamic economy. Policy Exchange is committed to an evidence-based approach to policy development and retains copyright and full editorial control over all its written research. We work in partnership with academics and other experts and commission major studies involving thor- ough empirical research of alternative policy outcomes. We believe that the policy experience of other countries offers important lessons for government in the UK. We also believe that government has much to learn from business and the voluntary sector. Registered charity no: 1096300. Trustees Diana Berry, Andrew Feldman, Candida Gertler, Greta Jones, Edward Lee, Charlotte Metcalf, Roger Orf, Krishna Rao, Andrew Roberts, George Robinson, Robert Rosenkranz, Peter Wall. About the Author About the Author Sir Geoffrey Owen is Head of Industrial Policy at Policy Exchange. The larger part of his career has been spent at the Financial Times, where he was Deputy Editor from 1973 to 1980 and Editor from 1981 to 1990. He was knighted in 1989. Among his other achievements, he is a Visiting Professor of Practice at the LSE, and he is the author of three books - The rise and fall of great companies: Courtaulds and the reshaping of the man-made fibres industry, Industry in the USA and From Empire to Europe: the decline and revival of British industry since the second world war. -
Form 10-K Altair Nanotechnologies Inc
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO ___________ ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Canada 1-12497 33-1084375 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 204 Edison Way Reno, Nevada 89502-2306 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (775) 856-2500 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Common Shares, no par value NASDAQ Capital Market (Title of Class) (Name of each exchange on which registered) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YES [ ] NO [X ] Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. YES [ ] NO [X ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. -
Review of ELV Exemption 5 from the View of Lithium-Ion Battery Makers and Experts
A123 Systems LLC, Fraunhofer ICT, LG Chem Ltd., and Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. Review of ELV Exemption 5 From the view of lithium-ion battery makers and experts 2014-December-17 Question 1: Please explain whether the use of lead in the application addressed under Exemption 5 of the ELV Directive is still unavoidable so that Art. 4(2)(b)(ii) of the ELV Directive would justify the continuation of the exemption. Please clarify what types of vehicles your answer refers to, i.e., conventional vehicles and various types of hybrid and electric vehicles and which functionalities are covered (starting, ignition, lighting and other points of consumption). The use of lead in batteries is potentially avoidable and definitely reducible in most conventional passenger vehicles by the adoption of emerging energy storage technologies. 12V lithium-ion batteries are in fact already in series production for automotive OEMs in Europe and across the world and are projected to increase in volume over the next decade mostly due to regulatory drivers related to vehicle emissions reduction. The European Commission has set emissions targets [European Commission, http://ec.europa.eu/environment/air/transport/road.htm , as of 28 Oct 2014] for which major fuel saving technologies are required. Hybrid and electric vehicles have received the most attention for yielding aggressive improvement in emissions. However consumer adoption rates of these vehicle types have been slow and therefore automakers have been forced to identify other fuel saving technologies that have less impact on the consumer and are more economically viable across the vehicle portfolio. A new, smaller form of vehicle electrification called the micro-hybrid is expected to fill this gap. -
Batteries for Electric and Hybrid Heavy Duty Vehicles
Notice This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. The United States Government does not endorse products of manufacturers. Trade or manufacturers’ names appear herein solely because they are considered essential to the objective of this report. The mention of commercial products, their use in connection with material reported herein is not to be construed as actual or implied endorsement of such products by U.S. Department of Transportation or the contractor. For questions or copies please contact: CALSTART 48 S Chester Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106 Tel: (626) 744 5600 www.calstart.org Energy Storage Compendium: Batteries for Electric and Hybrid Heavy Duty Vehicles March 2010 CALSTART Prepared for: U.S. Department of Transportation Abstract The need for energy storage solutions and technologies is growing in support of the electrification in transportation and interest in hybrid‐electric and all electric heavy‐duty vehicles in transit and the commercial vehicles. The main purpose of this document is to provide an overview of advanced battery energy storage technologies available currently or in development for heavy‐duty, bus and truck, applications. The same set of parameters, such as energy density, power density, lifecycle and weight were used in review of the specific battery technology solution. The important performance requirements for energy storage solutions from the vehicle perspective were reviewed and the basic advantages of different cell chemistries for vehicle batteries were summarized. A list of current battery technologies available for automotive applications is provided. -
Batteries and Storage Charging the Green Transition: Green Transition Scoreboard® 2015 Fall Update
Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 Batteries and Storage in a Systems Approach to Energy ................................................... 2 State of Technology 2015 ............................................................................................... 3 Emerging Opportunities .................................................................................................. 4 Reforming of the Financial System ................................................................................. 5 Changing Roles of Electric Utilities and Grids ................................................................ 6 New Materials Search ..................................................................................................... 7 Exploring the Numbers........................................................................................................ 8 Notes ................................................................................................................................. 11 Batteries and Storage Charging the Green Transition: Green Transition Scoreboard® 2015 Fall Update Authors: Hazel Henderson, Rosalinda Sanquiche, Timothy Jack Nash Reference suggestion: Henderson, H., Sanquiche, R. and Nash, T. “Batteries and Storage Charging the Green Transition: Green Transition Scoreboard® 2015 Fall Update”, Ethical Markets Media, September 2015. © 2015 Ethical Markets Media, LLC This update does not contain -
AROUND the INDUSTRY Currently Under Construction in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) in Nevada
Volume 51 Number 11 ISSN: 001-8627 November 2015 in Shanghai and Palo Alto. And as a further measure to advance Li-ion battery research, Bosch has established the Lithium Energy and Power GmbH & Co. KG joint venture with GS Yuasa and the Mitsubishi Corp. “The more lithium ions you have in a battery, the more electrons – and thus the more energy – you can store in the same space,” explains Ochs. Aqua Metals Closes $10 Million for Recycling Center Aqua Metals Inc., which is commercializing a non- polluting electrochemical lead recycling technology called AquaRefining™, has a $10 million loan from Green Bank in conjunction with a 90% loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural In the Bosch center for research and advanced engineering, Dr Development Agency. The loan will provide non-dilutive Throsten Ochs works on the batteries of the future. See story below. capital to finance the growth of Aqua Metals and enhance the development of the company’s first AquaRefinery AROUND THE INDUSTRY currently under construction in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) in Nevada. The company intends to apply Bosch’s Renningen Research Campus Inauguration the proceeds to expand its lead recycling capacity. Dr. Thorsten Ochs, head of battery technology R&D “Our credit enhancement tool is designed to lend the at the newly inaugurated Bosch research campus in support needed to bring advanced technology businesses Renningen, explains what will be necessary for progress in into America’s rural areas, creating jobs and progress,” battery technology: “To achieve widespread acceptance of says Sarah Adler, Nevada State Director of USDA Rural electromobility, mid-sized vehicles need to have 50kWhrs Development. -
15.905 – Technology Strategy: Final Paper Strategic Analysis And
15.905 – Technology Strategy: Final Paper Strategic Analysis and Recommendations Team 12 – Jorge Amador, John Kluza, Yulia Surya May 13th, 2008 Background A123Systems is a Lithium-Ion battery producer known for its nanophospate technology licensed from MIT. Within the seven years since it’s founded, the company has received global recognition for its superior battery characteristics compared to the widely-used Li-Ion Cobalt Cathode technology. It is also known as one of the companies who is revolutionizing the integration of Li-Ion into automotive applications. The company has secured more than $100M in venture capital and multiple mega deals with large clients, ranging from automotive to aviation. However, given the dynamic nature of this relatively new technology, especially in automotive niche, sustaining the success of such a company requires thorough analysis, well-defined strategy and excellent execution. This paper will provide a set of recommendations for A123Systems’ short-term and long-term strategies, using the company’s current business and its presence in the overall domain and industry as building blocks. Company & Industry Profile Domain A123Systems is a relatively new player in the rechargeable power source domain, particularly in the lithium-based batteries industry. In this domain, Lithium-Ion has been mostly known for its applications in consumer electronics. However, technological breakthroughs in this domain are shifting this trend. Lithium-Polymer is slowly taking over the consumer electronics space, while Li-Ion starts to gain momentum in the automotive and other high-powered applications. A123Systems is one of the companies that introduced revolutionary technologies which allow wider applicability of lithium-ion. -
UM Professor's Startup Attracts Funding As It Works on Advanced Lithiumion
Other editions: Mobile | News Feeds | ENewsletters | Subscribe to the Free Press Find it: Jobs | Cars | Real Estate | Apartments | Shopping | Classifieds SPONSORED BY: UM professor's startup attracts funding as it works (RICK NEASE) on advanced lithiumion batteries to save auto industry BY KATHERINE YUNG • FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER • DECEMBER 9, 2008 Print this page Email this article Share this article: In a modest office near Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Ann Marie Sastry oversees a small group of engineers racing to create what could become the ultimate savior of the U.S. automobile industry: a nextgeneration lithiumion battery. Since its founding last year, Sastry's company, called Sakti3 Inc., has emerged as one of Michigan's most important startup firms. It's seeking nothing less than making electric vehicles an affordable and reliable reality worldwide. It also hopes to turn Michigan into a major producer of lithiumion batteries for electric vehicles. "This is a moment," said Sastry, a University of Michigan professor of mechanical, biomedical and materials science and engineering. "We're teetering on the edge of electrification." Sakti3 is working on a more advanced lithiumion battery than the one that is to be used in the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. It's also a Michiganbased company, unlike A123 Systems Inc. SUSAN TUSA/Detroit Free Press and Compact Power Inc., the two firms competing to supply batteries for the Volt. Though Ann Marie Sastry, CEO of Sakti3, in her offices in Ann Arbor they operate offices in the state, A123 is based in Watertown, Mass., and Compact Power is a last week. -
How Advanced Battery Technology and Lower Costs Are About to Disrupt the Electric Car Industry
How advanced battery technology and lower costs are about to disrupt the electric car industry If car buyers haven’t hesitated over limited range and recharging infrastructure, the cars’ high upfront costs certainly has scared off many potential customers. Those high price tags are largely driven by the cost of the battery. Not all batteries are expensive, however, lithium-ion batteries are. Automakers switched from nickel metal hydride batteries to lithium batteries in commercial EVs because lithi- um-ion battery technology enables cells with higher energy densities (kWh/kg), higher power densities (W/kg), significantly higher cycle life and greater safety than other bat- tery chemistries. Currently, cost of these batteries is high, but it is expected that in- creased volume sales and technology improvements will significantly reduce the cost in the future. “When you move into an all-electric vehicle,” Ford CEO Alan Mulally recently told a For- tune magazine forum on green technology, “the battery size moves up to around 23 kWh, [and] it weighs around 600 to 700 lbs. They’re around $12,000 to $15,000 [each]” in a compact car the size of a $20,000+ gasoline-powered Focus. “So you can see why the economics are what they are.” Currently, customers pay about $520 per kWh for the batteries fitted to the electric Ford Focus, one of the more affordable vehicles available today. The price level the US Ad- vanced Battery Consortium is targeting for a fairly affordable electric car battery is about $125 per kWh. However, figures recently released by Lux Research, an independent research and advisory firm that focuses on emerging technologies, indicate that the low- est cost battery at the moment is produced by Tesla at $274 per kWh. -
A123 Systems: Eight Hard Years for an ‘Overnight Success’ an Interview with Yet-Ming Chiang
bulletin cover story A123 Systems: Eight hard years for an ‘overnight success’ An interview with Yet-Ming Chiang A123 Systems is currently one of the leading advanced-technology bat- tery companies in the United States. The company, winner of the ACerS 2009 Corporate Technical Achievement Award, manufactures powerful lithium batteries based on a proprietary nanophosphate technology. Although A123 has been in existence only eight years, its products already have made inroads in the power tools, transportation and energy grid sectors. Its batteries can range in size from small packs for rechargeable drills to trunk-sized kits for hybrid automobiles to tractor- trailer-scale systems for electrical utilities. Although privately owned since it was cofounded in 2001 by ACerS Fellow Yet-Ming Chiang along with Bart Riley and Ric Fulop, A123 made business headlines just weeks ago when shares of the company were first offered for sale in the stock markets and A123 Systems cofounders, from left, Yet-Ming Chiang, Bart in an eagerly anticipated initial public offerings. Riley and Ric Fulop, along with CEO David Vieau. But the IPO wasn’t the only big news for A123 in 2009. In August, it was one of only a few U.S. companies selected Chiang, who is a full-time professor at MIT, was recently in- by the Department of Energy to receive a major grant to help terviewed by Bulletin editor Peter Wray about how he became them evolve into businesses that can compete worldwide in the a ceramist, the evolution of the science behind A123 batter- vehicle advanced-battery market. -
Fisker to Cut Three-Fourths of Its Work Force (Update) 5 April 2013, by Tom Krisher
Fisker to cut three-fourths of its work force (Update) 5 April 2013, by Tom Krisher Troubled electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. Co-founder Henrik Fisker left the company last has laid off about three-fourths of the workers at its month in a disagreement over business strategy. California headquarters as it struggles with Henrik Fisker didn't give further details on the financial and production problems. resignation. The company said last month in a statement that his departure wouldn't affect the The Anaheim, California-based company pursuit of strategic partners and additional confirmed the layoffs in a statement on Friday, financing. saying it is pursuing "strategic alternatives" to get through financial challenges, but it reached a point But Friday's layoffs cast doubt on Fisker's ability to where the layoffs are necessary. repay a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy that was made to help the automaker get started. In "The company regrets having to terminate any of 2011, the Energy Department suspended the $529 its hard-working and talented people. But this was million loan after introduction of the Karma was a necessary strategic step in our efforts to delayed due to trouble with battery packs. Fisker maximize the value of Fisker's core assets," the got $193 million from the government before the statement said. payments were stopped in May of 2011. Fisker, which makes the $100,000 Karma plug-in Last year, Fisker brought in Tony Posawatz, a hybrid sports car, hasn't produced any cars since former General Motors electric car chief, as CEO. -
Attachment C ZEV and PHEV Technology Assessment
Californias Advanced Clean Cars Midterm Review Appendix C: Zero Emission Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Assessment January 18, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction and Vehicle Summary .......................................................................................... 1 I. A. Past and Current Zero Emission Vehicle Models ............................................................. 2 I.A.1. Future Vehicles .......................................................................................................... 3 II. PEV Technology Status and Progress ................................................................................... 5 II. A. Industry Targets for PEVs .............................................................................................. 5 II. B. PEV Technology Trends ................................................................................................ 7 II.B.1. 2016 Technical Assessment Report PEV Findings ................................................... 7 II.B.2. Battery Pack Energy Capacity Increases .................................................................. 9 II.B.3. Vehicle All Electric Range Increases ........................................................................11 II.B.4. Increased Platform and AWD Capability ..................................................................12 II.B.5. Current State of PEV Specific Technology ...............................................................16 II.B.6. Energy Storage Technology- Batteries ....................................................................20