Superlattice Power, Inc. is continuing its drive to kick battery performance into high gear with its advanced lithium ion polymer battery that is designed to significantly increase the performance of electric vehicles.
In spite of the temporary dip in gas prices, interest in all-electric vehicles is stronger than ever, with people looking for something they can plug into versus fill up, something that is beyond today’s hybrids. Over and above the immediate pubic appeal of owning a car that can bypass the gas station, there are also long-term social benefits that are driving research in the field. By transferring power generation to centralized power stations, there are far more options for efficient pollution control, including the use of renewable power generation stations. Add to this the fact that electric vehicles support the nationwide move toward energy independence, and you have a huge and hungry market.
The Superlattice lithium-ion polymer battery has many advantages over other battery designs, including greater energy density, better charge rate, and higher durability. To most people, the biggest advantage is that it brings home the prospect of an all-electric vehicle capable of traveling 200 miles on a single charge.
But a great battery means nothing if it can’t be produced economically at the scales needed. This is where the challenge has been, and where Superlattice takes the lead. The company has developed a unique and proprietary chemical process for the industrial scale production of specialized high-purity nano cathode materials used in their advanced battery. The cobalt free cathode material has a superlattice chemical structure that can accommodate more lithium, and thus hold more energy. The result is a battery with overall superior performance.
With its recent developments in producing the materials at industrial levels, Superlattice moves closer than ever to making all-electric vehicles commercially viable to the greater marketplace.
With all the movement toward green technology, and the new administration’s active support of it, what’s going to happen to the automobile? It’s hard to imagine the roads of tomorrow still populated with exhaust spewing internal combustion engines, even if they’re 60 mpg hybrids.
Although gas prices are temporarily being held in check by a stagnant economy, it’s apparent that Americans are getting increasingly sick of the gas price roller coaster ride. Add to that the haunting feeling that a percentage of gas money has for years been going to America’s worst enemies, and it’s easy to understand the longing for a better way.
But what’s the best alternative? In spite of all the talk about things like mass transit, high-mileage hybrids, hydrogen power, and biomass fuels, they all have pollution or infrastructure issues that have yet to be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction.
According to many, the most viable solution for today is the simple all-electric car. It too has issues, but ones which experts believe can more easily be solved. Since the cars only require electricity, infrastructure is already in place. After all, you only need to plug it in. The vehicles themselves don’t pollute, and power plants, the source of the electricity, are easier to deal with than individual cars when it comes to pollution. The one last hurdle to having an electric car in every garage seems to be the battery, the key competent that holds all the power.
There are a lot of companies, both large and small, that are developing and producing batteries. The problem is getting a rechargeable battery with the durability and range to satisfy the average driver. Currently, the lithium-ion polymer battery is the popular choice of most experts.
• Sony Corp. (NYSE: SNE) is opening a major lithium ion polymer battery plant in Singapore, but with an eye on consumer electronics rather than the automotive market.
• Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNC), with the help of its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures and sells energy power storage systems. Its products are used in electric scooters, wheelchairs, robots, and other applications.
• Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE: JCI) operates in building efficiency, automotive experience, and power solutions businesses worldwide. The company offers absorbent glass mat, nickel-metal-hydride, and lithium-ion battery technologies to power hybrid vehicles.
• Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI) creates and delivers energy storage products for applications such as battery cells for military artillery, battery packs for hybrid vehicles, and energy storage systems for large-scale stationary power services, but maintains a focus on advanced materials.
The one company that is focused on the development of an advanced lithium-ion polymer battery for the all-electric vehicle market is Superlattice Power, Inc (OTCBB: SLAT). The company has developed a unique and proprietary chemical process for the industrial scale production of specialized high-purity nano cathode materials used in their advanced battery. The cobalt free cathode material has a superlattice chemical structure that can accommodate more lithium, and thus hold more energy. The result is a battery with overall superior performance, allowing an all-electric vehicle to go 200 miles on a single charge.
It’s this kind of green machine that we hope will fill the roads of tomorrow.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) and the Electric Car
Superlattice Power, Inc. is a leader in the development and marketing of next-generation lithium-powered batteries worldwide. The company is working closely with EV Innovations (EVII.OB) to research and develop mass scale production of cathode superlattice nano and sub-micron sized structures for use in rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
Lithium ion batteries are composed of cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte composed of lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) or different salts dissolved in non-aqueous solvent. A lithium ion battery is the primary source of a rechargeable storage system since it has the capability to provide the highest gravimetric and volumetric energy density.
Perhaps the key component in a lithium ion battery is the cathode. The cathode materials that Superlattice produces are based on a superlattice structure. A superlattice structure is a hexagonal structure that can accommodate more lithium and more power than conventional material structures. The elements and special transition metals have been selected precisely to make Superlattice cathode materials safe, environmentally friendly and less expensive.
Superlattice Power’s partner EV Innovations is a company focused on emissions-free automotive propulsion systems using the latest lithium battery technology. EV Innovations has recently received extensive media coverage from their release of two distinctly different plug-in electric vehicles at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.
The Wall Street Journal reported that there is a major challenge for manufacturers to keep costs of electric vehicles down. In fact, the Journal reported that EV Innovations appears to be the most competitive with what is available in the market today. EV Innovations’ competitiveness stems in large part from its lead in lithium battery technology, thanks to Superlattice Power and its new cathode materials.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) and Global Giant in Asia Send Letter of Support to U.S. Department of Energy
Superlattice Power, Inc., an emerging leader in the development and marketing of next generation lithium-powered batteries worldwide, announced today that the Department of Energy, National Energy and Technology Laboratory will receive a letter of strong support by a global battery giant.
This Asian company will not only train U.S. citizens, but will also produce battery packs at minimum cost using a semi-automatic system that has the capability of producing enough battery packs to meet the U.S. demand for hybrid and electric cars as proposed by President Obama.
Superlattice Power Inc.’s initiative in developing electric vehicle battery packs has been assessed by global battery leaders. The company is committed to meeting the demand with a high quality rechargeable power system.
The manufacturing giant recognizes the potential for both companies to achieve a long-term relationship, bringing together an environmentally friendly community of partnerships to advance U.S. and global energy efficiency. By participating in a funding opportunity, Superlattice Power, Inc. will be able to accelerate their efforts to move toward lithium power transportation within the U.S. and create jobs and technology that are critically needed within the United States.
Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) Acquires Electrochemical Equipment with Plans to Target Fortune 500 Companies for Prototype Review
Superlattice Power Inc. develops rechargeable lithium ion batteries for a wide range of applications, including portable electronics like laptops and electric vehicles. The company has expanded from laboratory scale to industrial scale through ramped up production and development.
The company recently announced the acquisition of equipment used in electrochemical analysis and cell manufacturing. The equipment will allow the company to generate advanced lithium-ion batteries and electrode materials.
As the market for rechargeable systems expands, Superlattice Power said the acquisition will allow it to target Fortune 500 companies. After manufacturing portable lithium-ion battery prototypes at its Mooresville facility, it will then deliver them to the companies for review.
The company previously announced that its scientists designed cathodes (which are the most expensive part of lithium batteries) to be more cost effective and even comply with eco-friendly standards. According to the company, the manufactured electrode materials have the potential to generate more energy to electronic devices and UPS systems than ever before.
According to its Web site, the company has teamed with EV Innovations Inc. (EVII.OB) to conduct further research and development for mass production of cathode technology, which will allow Superlattice to reach a wider range of markets through more product offerings.
Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) Leading the Development of Next Generation Lithium Batteries
Superlattice Power, Inc., an emerging leader in the development and worldwide marketing of advanced lithium-ion powered batteries, has a step-by-step plan to bring its superlattice batteries from the synthesis of cathode materials to the evaluation and testing of products. Thugh ramped up production and development, the company has expanded from laboratory scale to industrial scale.
In the 1970s, when lithium batteries were first developed, they were considered unsafe because the lithium would become unstable during charging. Some improvements have been made over the years, but it wasn’t until Superlattice came on the scene that a significant jump was made in the technology. The team was able to create a hexagonal, or six-sided, honeycomb structure with periodically alternating layers of materials for a stable, safe, environmentally-friendly, and affordable battery that provides more energy than the previous standard of 3.6 volts.
“This nanosphere superlattice structure will reduce the surface area for the same volume compared to faceted nanomorphology. This in turn will reduce the use of electronically conductive carbonaceous material. The result is the battery will yield more capacity,” stated Surajit Sengupta, director of Battery Research and Development.
Superlattice has found that its initial production potential of a batch rate of 100 kg each will make the batteries extremely affordable. The company believes the batteries can be placed at such a competitive pricing point that consumers who currently drive gas-powered vehicles can seriously consider switching to an all-electric mode of transportation.
Since the announcement of the Progressive X Prize Automotive challenge, Superlattice has been working with EV Innovations (EVII.OB) to create a viable entrant for the competition. The X Prize competition hopes to challenge companies to use their innovative teams to create safe, clean, and super-efficient cars that can be readily produced in the near future.
Superlattice is a company with a single-minded mission to develop its superlattice-structured batteries to reach production goals As it continues to work towards completing its ramp-up plan and finalizing the X Prize vehicle, the company is on the verge of gaining the attention of major auto manufacturers and consumers alike.
Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) to Target Fortune 500 Companies for Prototype Review
Superlattice Power Inc., the leader in the development and marketing of next-generation lithium-powered batteries worldwide, recently announced the acquisition of electrochemical analysis and cell manufacturing equipment that will allow the company to generate advanced lithium-ion batteries and electrode materials.
This advanced equipment will be employed to optimize manufacturing process variables for commercial production and allow the company to develop portable lithium-ion battery prototypes. Due to the vast potential of new electrode materials developed for portable rechargeable systems, Superlattice Power will deliver to Fortune 500 companies for review.
Superlattice Power develops rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for a wide range of applications, including portable electronics such as laptops and electric vehicles. The company has expanded from laboratory scale to industrial scale through ramped up production and development. Additionally, Superlattice Power has designed cathodes, the most expensive component of lithium batteries, to be more cost effective and comply with eco-friendly standards. These manufactured electrode materials have the potential to deliver more energy in electronic devices and UPS systems, while protecting the environment.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) Tops Battery History
Superlattice Power, Inc. is all about improving on a concept that has a history of well over two centuries, yet a concept that may be vital to future world development. Many historians would argue that it began in 1748, when none other than Benjamin Franklin first used the word “battery”. He was using it to describe a series of glass and lead plates he had developed, which, when charged, fired off a substantial spark, much like a battery of guns. But it was the early Italian physicist Alessandro Volta who, in 1800, developed the first practical electric cell, a collection of zinc and copper plates able to produce a continuous flow of electricity.
By 1859, French inventor Gaston Plante had developed the lead acid battery, still used in cars today, including some all-electric cars. In fact, electric cars became the first major market for the new batteries, and, by the early 1900s, electric cars actually outnumbered gasoline powered cars. Part of this was due to the inherent complexity of the internal combustion engine, making the earliest versions a major undertaking to operate. They were difficult to start, labor intensive to maintain, smoky and noisy. The all-electric cars of the time had none of those drawbacks.
But, over time, many of the problems of gasoline cars were overcome, allowing the superior power and range of the gasoline car to eventually drive the all-electrics off the road. The old lead acid batteries simply couldn’t match the performance of fossil fuels.
But battery technology continued to develop. The first commercial rechargeable lithium-ion battery, offering one of the best energy to weight ratios, no memory effect, and less energy loss between uses, was introduced by Sony in 1991, revolutionizing consumer electronics. For the first time in decades, it began to look like there might be technologies that would once again allow the electric car to become a real market, especially with the increased pressures in the U.S. to curb emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil. But safety and other issues with lithium ion batteries meant there was still work to be done.
Then, in 1996, the first lithium ion polymer battery was released, holding their electrolyte in a solid polymer composite instead of a liquid solvent, offering extremely low profile (as thin as a credit card), scalability to almost any size, and improved safety. Progress was being made in the drive to create a battery that could power a competitive all-electric car, and the goal since then has been to come up with a way to increase energy capacity of the Li-polymer battery, while reducing environmental and cost concerns.
This is where Superlattice Power comes in. The company has come up with a better way of structuring the Li-polymer battery, using elements and specialty transition metals that make the resulting battery safer, more environmentally friendly, and less expensive, while allowing it to accommodate more lithium and more energy. Until now, electric cars had to be loaded down with many expensive batteries to get high-range performance. The goal of Superlattice is a small-volume, affordable, and lightweight battery package that will allow an all-electric vehicle to go 200 miles on a single charge. It’s a goal that for the first time in history is reachable.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) Up 14.29% on Strong Volume
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) began this week with a powerful start. In its first half hour of trading, the stock traded nearly 650,000 shares, continuing last week’s momentum. The unusually large volume will most likely beat the previous record volume of 871,100 traded shares.
Superlattice Power develops rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for a wide range of applications, including portable electronics such as laptops and electric vehicles. The company has expanded from laboratory scale to industrial scale through ramped up production and development.
The company has captured the attention of numerous stock newsletters including CoolPennyStocks, MonsterStockPicks, OTC Select, NanoCap Gems, Pennypic, Penny Stock Finder, Penny Invest and Profit Potential. Keep this company on your radar as it continues to perfect the nanosphere superlattice structure for increased battery power and longevity.
Superlattice Power Inc. (SLAT.OB) Makes New Innovation with High Capacity Lithium Ion Structures
The transfer from High Power to High Energy has been the thrust of Superlattice Power since their inception. The stumbling block that commercially manufactured batteries run across is anodes such as carbonaceous materials (either graphite or MCMB) undergo passive layer formation on the surface which limits the cycle life and deteriorates the battery time over the life of the battery. Anodes using silicon or metal oxide aren’t any better in common usage, deteriorating performance over time. Superlattice tackles this crucial issue and developed an innovative series of metallic anodes for utilization along with the proprietary high capacity cathode material.
The company has already enabled large scale production of phase pure cathode material. This translates into the ability to produce all the necessary materials by tailoring their physical properties and chemistry utilizing the abundantly available and less expensive metal elements, thereby improving performance and efficiency.
With more and more consumers looking to drive past the gas pump without worry, Superlattice is in the right industry space at the right time. Their lightweight lithium ion batteries with the new cathode material installed into electric vehicles will be able to travel over 200 miles versus the current 120-140 range.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) Accelerating Efforts to Move Towards an All-Electric Future
Superlattice Power, Inc. is continuing its drive to kick battery performance into high gear with its advanced lithium ion polymer battery that is designed to significantly increase the performance of electric vehicles.
With the recent roller-coaster ride in oil prices, interest in all-electric vehicles is stronger than ever, with people looking for something they can plug into versus fill up, something that is beyond today’s hybrids. Over and above the immediate pubic appeal of owning a car that can bypass the gas station, there are also long-term social benefits that are driving research in the field. By transferring power generation to centralized power stations, there are far more options for efficient pollution control, including the use of renewable power generation stations. Add to this the fact that electric vehicles support the nationwide move toward energy independence, and you have a huge and hungry market.
The Superlattice lithium-ion polymer battery has many advantages over other battery designs, including greater energy density, better charge rate, and higher durability. To most people, the biggest advantage is that it brings home the prospect of an all-electric vehicle capable of traveling 200 miles on a single charge.
But a great battery means nothing if it can’t be produced economically at the scales needed. This is where the challenge has been, and where Superlattice takes the lead. The company has developed a unique and proprietary chemical process for the industrial scale production of specialized high-purity nano cathode materials used in their advanced battery. The cobalt free cathode material has a superlattice chemical structure that can accommodate more lithium, and thus hold more energy. The result is a battery with overall superior performance.
With its recent developments in producing the materials at industrial levels, Superlattice moves closer than ever to making all-electric vehicles commercially viable to the greater marketplace.
Global Giant in Asia and Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) Send Letter of Support to U.S. Department of Energy
Superlattice Power, Inc., an emerging leader in the development and marketing of next generation lithium-powered batteries worldwide, told investors last month that the Department of Energy, National Energy and Technology Laboratory will receive a letter of strong support from a global battery giant.
This Asian company will not only train U.S. citizens, but will also produce battery packs at minimum cost using a semi-automatic system that has the capability of producing enough battery packs to meet the U.S. demand for hybrid and electric cars as proposed by President Obama.
Superlattice Power Inc.’s initiative in developing electric vehicle battery packs has been assessed by global battery leaders. The company is committed to meeting the demand with a high quality rechargeable power system.
The manufacturing giant recognizes the potential for both companies to achieve a long-term relationship, bringing together an environmentally friendly community of partnerships to advance U.S. and global energy efficiency. By participating in a funding opportunity, Superlattice Power, Inc. will be able to accelerate their efforts to move toward lithium power transportation within the U.S. and create jobs and technology that are critically needed within the United States.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB): A “Green” Power Company Currently Under the Radar
Superlattice Power Inc. is a development stage technology company that is focusing its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of batteries for electric-powered vehicles and products. The company is developing the next generation lithium-powered batteries which will have a wide range of applications.
Superlattice Power has made considerable progress in advancing its next generation lithium-powered batteries. The company has developed a cathode material for these batteries and thermal management system for EV battery packs. This cathode material has a capacity nearly 1.5 times greater than the present commercially available cathode materials.
Superlattice would seem to be a company in the right place at the right time. After all, the Obama Administration recently earmarked $2.4 billion in stimulus grants to jump-start the electric vehicle (EV) industry. With $1.5 billion of these funds going to advanced battery projects, Superlattice is perfectly positioned.
Superlattice Power is developing batteries for electric as well as hybrid vehicles. The company is also in the final stage of negotiations with an Asian company for setting up a pilot scale production plant for lithium ion polymer batteries. The new manufacturing plant is expected to have an initial estimated rate of producing 36,000 unit cells per year. Once fully operational, Superlattice could achieve the targeted capacity of approximately 100,000 cells annually.
Superlattice Power still looks to be an undervalued company in comparison to some of its peers. Ener1 (HEV) is currently trading at about $6.50 per share, up from a 52-week low of $2.35. Advanced Battery Technologies (ABAT) is trading at over $4 per share, up from a 52-week low of $1.17. Meantime, Superlattice Power is trading at about $0.67, not far comparatively from its 52-week low of $0.15, possibly offering investors the potential for substantial gains.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) Moves Forward With Manufacturing Plans
Superlattice Power, Inc., emerging leader in the development of the next generation of batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles, is continuing with their recently announced plans to establish a manufacturing unit for their advanced lithium ion polymer batteries. The company is working with an unnamed Asian company to set up the first pilot scale production unit in Mooresville, North Carolina. The plant is expected to have an initial production capacity of 36,000 cells per year, enough to supply 450 electric vehicles. Once fully operational, the plant is targeted to produce approximately 100,000 cells annually.
The advantage of Superlattice’s advanced battery is the use of a cathode material that has a superlattice molecular structure, giving the battery a significant new potential for increased energy. Superlattice has developed a cathode material for lithium ion batteries with a capacity of nearly 1.5 times currently available cathode materials. The new battery is being developed to allow an electric car to go up to 200 miles on a single charge, while still being lightweight, smaller, safer, and less expensive than conventional designs. The company has also developed a unique and proprietary chemical process for the industrial scale production of the high-purity nano cathode materials required for the battery.
In general, cathode materials are the most expensive part of lithium-ion batteries. Cathode materials can have different crystalline structures, including a series of superlattice structures. The superlattice structure allows more lithium to be stored, resulting in a higher energy density. The materials used by Superlattice have been carefully selected to ensure that they are safe, environmentally friendly, and more affordable. The fact that the company is also developing the technologies needed to produce the new cathode materials at industrial levels is critical to the future of the battery.
Superlattice Power Inc. is also working with EV Innovations Inc. (EVII) on the battery pack design, and has a contractual agreement with the company to supply the lithium ion batteries for their electric vehicles.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (KBLB.OB) Focused on Entering the $92 Billion Market for High-Performance and Technical Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of commercially significant polymers and high performance fibers, invests in genetic research and targeted product development to create innovative near-term solutions to meet the practical problems of our world. The company is currently working in cooperation with university scientists and laboratories to create new polymers with potentially broad applications for consumers and industry in the $92 billion marketplace for high-performance polymers.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories develops collaborative relationships with leading universities and funds university scientists and laboratories to create technologies with significant commercial applications through the Kraig Research Initiative. As a part of this program, the company has licensed university intellectual property in the fields of genetics and genetic engineering.
The company sponsors and collaborates on research within various universities’ genetic engineering laboratories. In 2007, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories signed an intellectual property and collaborative research agreement with the University of Notre Dame. Since that time, the company has been a proud sponsor of scientific research and development within the university.
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB) Benefits from Recent Achievements
Superlattice Power, Inc., developer of advanced high-energy batteries for use in electric cars and other demanding applications, is continuing its move toward the world’s most efficient lithium ion battery. The company recently announced that they were able to dramatically increase the driving range of an electric car, produced by EV Innovations Inc.
Using a multi-stage charging process, where the charging rate was able to follow a differential curve obtained through previous experiments, in conjunction with a new battery management system, researchers were able to increase EV driving range by at least 50%. The tests were done using a 29.6 Kwh lithium ion battery.
Superlattice plans to continue work with a next-generation battery pack, where the cathode material with superlattice structure will be used, and the expected specific capacity is 1.5 times compared to the cathode. The company’s goal is to develop and produce the most efficient rechargeable lithium ion battery commercially available for onboard energy storage in hybrid and electric vehicles. The technical success of the company is supported by its proprietary battery module design, sophisticated battery cell management systems, and battery thermal management system.
The Superlattice team is highly knowledgeable in lithium ion battery technology, and plans for producing the batteries are already being negotiated. The company is working with an unnamed Asian company to initiate pilot scale production near Superlattice headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. As many as 100,000 battery cells could eventually be produced on an annual basis by the plant.
Significantly increasing EV driving range, without having to simply pile on more batteries and increase associated weight and cost, is seen as the key to the ultimate success of the growing EV industry. The new battery is being developed to give a reasonably sized electric car up to 200 miles on a single charge.
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