Hydro-Québec + Université de Montréal sign with Aleees

[Doctorbass]

Some more development again about the LiFePo4 battery here in Quebec!

Hydro-Québec, the Université de Montréal and Aleees, one of the world’s largest producers of battery materials, are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement that will give the Taiwanese company the right to integrate lithium-iron-phosphate-based batteries into its value chain and use them for industrial purposes in Québec.


Under the agreement, Aleees commits to create jobs in Québec in a manufacturing plant designed specifically to integrate its products and systems into industrial applications, e.g., for electric buses and energy storage system.


“This agreement is a direct result of the leading-edge research and innovation carried out at Hydro-Québec’s research institute,” noted Élie Saheb, Executive Vice President – Technology at Hydro-Québec. “We are delighted that our patents have led to investments and job creation in Québec. This agreement consolidates Québec’s leadership role in transportation electrification.”


“The agreement represents Aleees’s first foray into North America,” explained Sheng-Shih Chang, the CEO from Aleees. “The efficiency of our products and the protection of the environment are our fundamental objectives and we are particularly proud to be working with Hydro-Québec, in part because 99% of the electricity the company produces is from renewable sources and in part due to the low energy costs in Québec.”


“The Université de Montréal is very proud of these positive spinoffs in Québec, which are based on a discovery in the field of battery materials made in our laboratories. Our researchers are highly committed to exploring innovative solutions to develop alternative energy sources and greener transportation. This is a challenge on a global scale that they are prepared to address,” noted Geneviève Tanguay, Vice Rector of Research, Creation and Innovation at the Université de Montréal.


Lithium iron phosphate is an innovative, powerful, and safe cathode material, used in rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptop computers and electric and hybrid vehicles. Hydro-Québec and the Université de Montréal own a patent portfolio in the field.


About Aleees


Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry Co., Ltd of Ruentex Group (Aleees), a Taiwan-based top-notch electric bus and LFP cathode material manufacturer, was founded in 2005 by the main shareholders of Ruentex Group, KPCB Fund, and QVT Financial LP. With the mission of “Human Safety and Eco Friendly,” Aleees Group aims to build a green, cradle-to-cradle economic system for posterity and for a sustainable environment. Visit the Aleees Web site at www.aleees.com(This hyperlink will open a new window)


About Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Québec transmits and distributes electricity. It is Canada’s largest electricity producer and is among the world’s largest hydropower producers. Its sole shareholder is the Québec government. Its research institute, IREQ, conducts R&D in energy efficiency, energy storage and other energy-related fields. Hydro-Québec invests $100 million in research every year. www.hydroquebec.com(This hyperlink will open a new window)


About Université de Montréal


Deeply rooted in Montréal and dedicated to its international mission, the Université de Montréal is one of the top universities in the French-speaking world. Founded in 1878, the Université de Montréal today has 16 faculties and together with its two affiliated schools, HEC Montréal and École Polytechnique, constitutes the largest centre of higher education and research in Québec and one of the major centres in North America. It brings together 2,600 professors and researchers, and welcomes more than 65,000 students. For more information: www.umontreal.ca

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[r3volved]

Hey that sounds pretty sweet!
The more batteries floating around within our borders the better!

 

[flathill]

Lithium iron phosphate is making a comeback in the first gen solid state batteries
You end up with similar energy density to the best cells on the market today
so it does not appear impressive at first glance
BUT with insane cycle cycle at 0%dod and almost zero fire risk
This means zero cell spacing so the energy density of the complete pack is much higher
Also being able to fully discharge without impacting cycle life means effectively much larger usable capacity

 

[Doctorbass]

Lithium iron phosphate is making a comeback in the first gen solid state batteries
You end up with similar energy density to the best cells on the market today
so it does not appear impressive at first glance
BUT with insane cycle cycle at 0%dod and almost zero fire risk
This means zero cell spacing so the energy density of the complete pack is much higher
Also being able to fully discharge without impacting cycle life means effectively much larger usable capacity

Yeah, that's an excellent point!

In fact the actual NMC in my Volt are used at 10.5kWh out of 16.5kWh total to keep cycle life high..
But with a ironphosphate like A123 and just like GM was supposed to use at the begining, even with cycle from 100% to 0% these cells can do 2000+ cycles witch still repredsent about 8 years of normal use on an EV.

Both NMC and high grade LiFePO4 compare easy in term of life and energy and power density when taking account of the entire cycle life difference of LiFePO4.

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[flathill]

Add in the fact you dont need a heating or cooling system

on the system level these solid state batteries start looking even better

They are real the only problem is you have to charge at .5c


Seeo’s cell design couples a solid lithium metal anode with a conventional porous lithium iron phosphate cathode yielding a pouch cell energy density of 235 Wh/kg and 410 Wh/l. The cell can withstand temperatures as high as 150°C and voltages of 10 volts without incident.

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Hayward, Calif., December 9, 2014 (PR Newswire) – Seeo, a leading developer of advanced lithium polymer batteries, today announced the closing of its largest funding round to date, and the addition of Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (“Samsung Ventures”) as an investor. Earlier investors Khosla Ventures and GSR Ventures also participated in the round.

"We appreciate the confidence Samsung Ventures has expressed in our technology and team with this investment," said Hal Zarem, President and CEO of Seeo. "Samsung Ventures is a sophisticated investor with deep experience and a track-record of success in the space. Their engagement with Seeo will strengthen our ability to deliver the next generation of advanced batteries to a market eager for breakthrough capabilities."

The invested capital will be used to accelerate the commercialization of Seeo’s ultra-high energy density advanced lithium polymer batteries.

Seeo DryLyte™ Advanced Lithium Polymer Batteries
Seeo’s DryLyte electrolyte enables breakthroughs in energy density, which is a key enabler to increasing the range of electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, Seeo has cells cycling with an energy density of 350 Wh/kg, with a future target of 400 Wh/kg, roughly twice the level of batteries used in today’s EVs.
Seeo enables the production of safer batteries by replacing the flammable liquid electrolytes of conventional lithium-ion cells with Seeo’s DryLyte solid polymer electrolyte that is non-flammable and non-volatile. These enhanced safety characteristics, combined with exceptionally high energy density, represent a breakthrough for next-generation battery applications.

 

[Warren]

http://www.uscar.org/guest/news/789/Press-Release-USABC-AWARDS-298-736-CONTRACT-TO-SEEO-INC-FOR-TECHNOLOGY-ASSESSMENT-OF-ADVANCED-BATTERY-MODULES

 

[arkmundi]

Is true?

How can I get me some of that LFP goodness?

 

[Doctorbass]

Is true?

How can I get me some of that LFP goodness?

Yeah.. it appear that young kid is a LiFePO4 operated cyborg?

 

[oslo.ebike]

Hi folks, I'm a noobie here trying to figure out if all of the hype about SEEOs DryLyte batteries is based on a real advance in technology or if it's just hype. Samsungs reported investment in SEEO seems to be a strong vote of confidence. But at BMS' site in China you can already buy a battery with equivalent energy density: https://bmsbattery.com/ebike-battery/625-high-c-rate-10ah-lifepo4-cells-battery.html

Using the dimensions reported in SEEOs document http://www.energy.ca.gov/2014publications/CEC-500-2014-101/CEC-500-2014-101.pdf (p. 10) and the cell's reported 38 Wh (3.42V x 11AH = 37.62), they have an energy density of .248 Wh/cm3. That is hardly a quantum leap from the density BMS claims for their cell which calculates to .244 Wh/cm3.

So, what's the deal? Is Samsungs investment really something to get excited about?