[starky]

Unless you actually work for a cell manufacturer you aren't getting completely fresh cells though. They are talking about the first charge after the jelly roll is sealed into the can. When I would build cells by hand the standard procedure was to do the first couple cycles at 0.01C, record the capacity, and then change them to the charge rate for the experiment.

[Joel_Mckay]

Perhaps, normal practice is already usually to first cycle the cells in the CV charging region a few times to condition them for best capacity. Shipping regulations means Li cells are no longer shipped fully charged anymore even when new from an OEM.

It is fascinating news, and I look forward to more details. =3