Electrochemical Society

TewaWatt Technology Announces Appointment of Four External Advisors

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MILPITAS, Calif. , April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology Inc., a next-generation battery pioneer is pleased to announce the appointment of below four external advisors.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif. , April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology Inc., a next-generation battery pioneer is pleased to announce the appointment of below four external advisors.
  • Former Executive of TDK Corporation)
    "We are delighted to announce that with the appointment of four external advisors, who bring exceptional experience and achievements to our team, we are poised to accelerate our growth to the next stage," said Dr. Ken Ogata, founder and CEO of TeraWatt Technology.
  • TeraWatt Technology views external advisors' participation as a very important step to accelerate our growth, leveraging their experiences and deep expertise to facilitate further product/business development to realize our mission, "Electrifying All for the Sustainable Future".
  • He has received multiple awards such as Battery Division Research Award from Electrochemical Society in 2022.

24M and Its Licensing Partner Kyocera Honored by the Electrochemical Society of Japan as 2024 Technology Award Winner for Commercialization of the 24M SemiSolid™ Battery Cell

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

In addition to the practical application of the SemiSolid lithium-ion battery cell, Kyocera and 24M were also recognized for significant energy savings in the battery manufacturing process.

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  • In addition to the practical application of the SemiSolid lithium-ion battery cell, Kyocera and 24M were also recognized for significant energy savings in the battery manufacturing process.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320970988/en/
    24M and Kyocera are the recipients of the Electrochemical Society of Japan’s 2024 Technology Award (Tanahashi Award) for the practical application and commercialization of the 24M SemiSolid™ (clay-type) lithium-ion battery cell in the Enerezza™ energy storage system.
  • “We are honored to be recognized by the Electrochemical Society of Japan alongside our licensing partner Kyocera for our energy storage innovations,” said Naoki Ota, 24M President and CEO.
  • For more information on the Electrochemical Society of Japan and the Tanahashi Award, please visit: https://www.electrochem.jp/english/ .

AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY NAMES AWARD-WINNING DR. JUN LIU CHIEF SCIENTIST

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Factory Inc. (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today announced it has hired Dr. Jun Liu as the company's chief scientist to lead and support all aspects of ABF's research and development. In addition to his role at ABF, Liu serves as the director for the Innovation Center for the Battery500 Consortium, Washington Research Foundation Innovation Chair in Clean Energy, Campbell Chair of Materials Science & Engineering and Battelle Fellow at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).

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  • "Dr. Liu brings a wealth of industry knowledge and exceptional experience to American Battery Factory, perfect for leading the development of our unique battery technology as we begin our network of gigafactories here in the United States," said Jim Ge, CEO of American Battery Factory.
  • At ABF, Liu will lead and support all aspects of the company's research and development from start to finish.
  • In his new role as ABF's chief scientist, he brings in-depth expertise in materials synthesis, characterization and application of advanced materials for energy.
  • "ABF's mission to develop a domestic supply chain for LFP batteries allows us to truly make energy independence a reality for everyone," said Dr. Jun Liu, chief scientist at American Battery Factory.

noco-noco and 3DOM Alliance Group announce batteries equipped with X-SEPA™ exceed 2,000 cycles at 60℃ in ongoing testing

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The X-SEPA™ is a revolutionary separator technology developed by the 3DOM Alliance Group that contributes to enhanced battery lifespan and performance.

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  • The X-SEPA™ is a revolutionary separator technology developed by the 3DOM Alliance Group that contributes to enhanced battery lifespan and performance.
  • noco-noco holds an exclusive license and is working to commercialize the technology, including in Southeast Asia where countries are increasingly experiencing unprecedented heat.
  • Temperatures as high as 60°C significantly shorten the lifespans of conventional lithium-ion batteries.
  • To address this issue, the 3DOM Alliance Group utilizes the X-SEPA™ in combination with a high temperature-resistant electrolyte, which has a high boiling point, to effectively suppress electrolyte degradation.

Toyota Scientist Dr. John Muldoon Recognized for Contributions to Battery Technology

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electrochemical Society (ECS) has named Dr. John Muldoon, senior principal scientist at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a Fellow in its Class of 2023. Additionally, Dr. Muldoon has earned the prestigious Battery Division Technology Award for 2023, the first time in the award's 30-year history that a representative of an automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has received it.

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  • Dr. Muldoon will be formally recognized for these two achievements in October at the 244th ECS Meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden.
  • "I am deeply honored to receive the Battery Technology Award, and to be named a Fellow of the ECS, Class of 2023.
  • The Battery Division Technology Award, created in 1993, recognizes significant achievements in the development of battery and fuel cell technology.
  • Dr. Muldoon is an elected member of the ECS Battery Division committee and has been instrumental in the establishment of ECS symposiums on beyond Li-ion battery technologies.

Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) to Exhibit at Electrochemical Society

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Friday, October 7, 2022

STUART, Fla., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE), a developer and licensor of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, will be exhibiting at the Electrochemical Society at the Atlanta Hilton on Oct. 9-13 in booth 205. ACE, as the Electrochemical Society's newest institutional member, is establishing itself as an innovative contributor in advanced battery cell technology. Additionally, ACE's Lead Research Scientist, Dr. Mani Manivannan, is organizing the A01 symposium (New Approaches and Advances in Electrochemical Energy Systems) at the conference and sits on the board of the Electrochemical Society.

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  • STUART, Fla., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE), a developer and licensor of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, will be exhibiting at the Electrochemical Society at the Atlanta Hilton on Oct. 9-13 in booth 205.
  • ACE, as the Electrochemical Society's newest institutional member, is establishing itself as an innovative contributor in advanced battery cell technology.
  • Additionally, ACE's Lead Research Scientist, Dr. Mani Manivannan, is organizing the A01 symposium (New Approaches and Advances in Electrochemical Energy Systems) at the conference and sits on the board of the Electrochemical Society.
  • Advanced Cell Engineering develops and licenses advanced lithium-ion battery cell technologies for the electric vehicle industry.

Enovix to Speak at The Electrochemical Society Meeting & The Battery Safety Summit

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The 242nd Electrochemical Society Meeting will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Oct. 9-13, 2022.

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  • The 242nd Electrochemical Society Meeting will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Oct. 9-13, 2022.
  • Armstrong will speak on Monday, Oct. 10 at 8:40 a.m. 9:00 a.m. EDT in Room 216.
  • The 12th Annual Battery Safety Summit will be held at the Tysons Corner Marriott Oct. 12-14, 2022.
  • His presentation titled, Enovix 100% Active Silicon Anode Battery, will describe the company's novel 3D cell architecture, which enables the use of a 100% active silicon anode without compromising safety.

REPEAT -- Global Hydrogen Expert Appointed Chairman of Advisory Board for Progressus Clean Technologies, a 49% Subsidiary of PowerTap Hydrogen

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Pinakin Patel has been appointed to the role of chairman of the advisory board.

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  • Pinakin Patel has been appointed to the role of chairman of the advisory board.
  • Mr. Patel is a world renowned hydrogen and fuel cell expert with more than 40 years of directly applicable experience.
  • His appointment to chair the advisory board for Progressus is a catalyzing opportunity for us to bring more and more experience to the venture.
  • ABOUT POWERTAP HYDROGEN CAPITAL CORP.
    PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. (PowerTap), is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure in the United States.

Global Hydrogen Expert Appointed Chairman of Advisory Board for Progressus Clean Technologies, a 49% Subsidiary of PowerTap Hydrogen

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Pinakin Patel has been appointed to the role of chairman of the advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • Pinakin Patel has been appointed to the role of chairman of the advisory board.
  • Mr. Patel is a world renowned hydrogen and fuel cell expert with more than 40 years of directly applicable experience.
  • His appointment to chair the advisory board for Progressus is a catalyzing opportunity for us to bring more and more experience to the venture.
  • ABOUT POWERTAP HYDROGEN CAPITAL CORP.
    PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. (PowerTap), is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure in the United States.

Model Helps Batteries Last Longer, Charge Faster

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Their advanced battery management system adjusts how the battery functions to improve lifespan and reduce the amount of time to a full charge.

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  • Their advanced battery management system adjusts how the battery functions to improve lifespan and reduce the amount of time to a full charge.
  • "If you're using a phone, your business can continue with a short stop to charge the phone.
  • Electric vehicles can have smaller batteries or batteries with significantly longer life.
  • "Our software produces an advanced, physics-based model of the inner workings of lithium-ion batteries, then uses details gleaned from this model to adjust the charging profile of the battery to avoid degradation.