Abstract: Methods of making a lithium mixed metal compound by reaction of starting materials are provided. The methods can include reacting and/or processed reacted starting materials to form the lithium mixed metal compound in the presence of a fluorine rich atmosphere or media.

Abstract: An electrochemical storage cell may comprise first and second electrode sheets wound around a cylindrical core forming a jellyroll structure, the first and second electrode sheets each comprising uncoated conductive edges parallel to end faces of the jellyroll structure, and coated opposing surfaces between the uncoated conductive edges, first and second separator sheets mechanically and electrically separating the coated opposing surfaces of the first and second electrode sheets and mechanically and electrically separating the cylindrical core and the coated opposing surfaces of the first electrode sheet, and slotted cutouts from the uncoated conductive edges, the slotted cutouts angularly co-located relative to the cylindrical core upon forming the jellyroll structure.

Abstract: An electrochemical storage cell may comprise first and second electrode sheets wound around a cylindrical core forming a jellyroll structure, the first and second electrode sheets each comprising uncoated conductive edges parallel to end faces of the jellyroll structure, and coated opposing surfaces between the uncoated conductive edges, first and second separator sheets mechanically and electrically separating the coated opposing surfaces of the first and second electrode sheets and mechanically and electrically separating the cylindrical core and the coated opposing surfaces of the first electrode sheet, and slotted cutouts from the uncoated conductive edges, the slotted cutouts angularly co-located relative to the cylindrical core upon forming the jellyroll structure.

Abstract: Rechargeable battery systems and rechargeable battery system operational methods are described. According to one aspect, a rechargeable battery system includes a plurality of rechargeable battery cells coupled between a plurality of terminals and charge shuttling circuitry configured to couple with and shuttle electrical energy between individual ones of the rechargeable battery cells, and wherein the charge shuttling circuitry is configured to receive the electrical energy from one of the rechargeable battery cells at a first voltage and to provide the electrical energy to another of the rechargeable battery cells at a second voltage greater than the first voltage.

Abstract: Rechargeable battery modules and rechargeable battery module handling methods are described. According to one aspect, a rechargeable battery module includes a housing, a plurality of terminals, a plurality of rechargeable cells within the housing and coupled with the terminals, and wherein the rechargeable cells are configured to store electrical energy, a plurality of lift members at different locations of the housing, and wherein the lift members provide a plurality of lift points for the rechargeable battery module which enable the rechargeable battery module to be lifted in a plurality of different orientations.

Abstract: An electrochemical storage cell may comprise first and second electrode sheets wound around a cylindrical core forming a jellyroll structure, the first and second electrode sheets each comprising uncoated conductive edges parallel to end faces of the jellyroll structure, and coated opposing surfaces between the uncoated conductive edges, first and second separator sheets mechanically and electrically separating the coated opposing surfaces of the first and second electrode sheets and mechanically and electrically separating the cylindrical core and the coated opposing surfaces of the first electrode sheet, and slotted cutouts from the uncoated conductive edges, the slotted cutouts angularly co-located relative to the cylindrical core upon forming the jellyroll structure.

Abstract: An electrochemical storage cell may comprise first and second electrode sheets wound around a cylindrical core forming a jellyroll structure, the first and second electrode sheets each comprising uncoated conductive edges parallel to end faces of the jellyroll structure, and coated opposing surfaces between the uncoated conductive edges, first and second separator sheets mechanically and electrically separating the coated opposing surfaces of the first and second electrode sheets and mechanically and electrically separating the cylindrical core and the coated opposing surfaces of the first electrode sheet, and slotted cutouts from the uncoated conductive edges, the slotted cutouts angularly co-located relative to the cylindrical core upon forming the jellyroll structure.

Abstract: Batteries, battery systems, battery submodules, battery operational methods, battery system operational methods, battery charging methods, and battery system charging methods are described. According to one aspect, a battery includes a first battery terminal, a second battery terminal, and a plurality of submodules individually comprising a first submodule terminal, a second submodule terminal, a plurality of rechargeable cells electrically coupled between the first and second submodule terminals, and switching circuitry configured to electrically couple one of the first and second battery terminals with one of the first and second submodule terminals of one of the submodules during an engaged mode of operation of the one of the submodules and to electrically isolate the one of the first and second battery terminals from the one of the first and second submodule terminals of the one of the submodules during a disengaged mode of operation of the one of the submodules.

Abstract: Batteries, battery systems, battery submodules, battery operational methods, battery system operational methods, battery charging methods, and battery system charging methods are described. According to one aspect, a battery includes a first battery terminal, a second battery terminal, and a plurality of submodules individually comprising a first submodule terminal, a second submodule terminal, a plurality of rechargeable cells electrically coupled between the first and second submodule-terminals, and switching circuitry configured to electrically couple one of the first and second battery terminals with one of the first and second submodule terminals of one of the submodules during an engaged mode of operation of the one of the submodules and to electrically isolate the one of the first and second battery terminals from the one of the first and second submodule terminals of the one of the submodules during a disengaged mode of operation of the one of the submodules.