Archive: EVs: Surface Coatings & Thin Films for Electrode Characterization

623 views · Published 14 November 2013 · 41:27 · Indexed 23 October 2026

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In this talk Dr. Mark Verbrugge highlights recent advancements in electrified vehicles, with special attention to characterizing thin-film electrode materials and the critical role surface coatings in making current lithium ion batteries function. He seeks to highlight means of personal transportation that use energy sources that are affordable, readily available, environmentally clean, and sustainable. Great progress has been made in recent years relative to traction battery technology, as exemplified by the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV).

Mark Verbrugge, Director, Chemical and Materials Systems Laboratory General Motors Research and Development
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