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February 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

NREL Advances in Battery Research with Physics-Based Machine Learning Accelerates Characterization of Cell Performance, Lifetime, and Safety

Energy storage scientists at NREL are turning to cutting-edge machine-learning techniques to strengthen understanding of advanced battery materials, chemistries, and cell designs.

Feb. 12, 2021

Using Mathematical Models To Enable Transportation Decarbonization and Combat Climate Change

Conducted in partnership with USAID, an NREL study assessing the electrification potential of transit fleets in two Mexican cities determined that at least 80% of the operational bus days for the studied routes were suitable for electrification—with a 250-kWh battery in Mexico City and a 300-kWh battery in León.

Feb. 8, 2021

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize Drives Recovery of Spent Batteries

On December 17, 2020, the Department of Energy announced seven winners of the Phase II Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize. These winners advance to the third and final phase of the competition.


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Last Updated May 5, 2025