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€12M Current Direct project seeks to support marine electrification with swappable containerized battery system

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Current Direct , a new €12-million research and innovation project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program, is proposing an innovative lithium-ion cell optimized for waterborne transport, using novel manufacturing techniques allowing for a consistent cost reduction compared to the current market prices.

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. GAO was asked to: identify the scope and key characteristics of federal battery and energy storage initiatives; determine the extent to which there is potential fragmentation, overlap, or duplication, if any, among these initiatives; and.

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Torqeedo using BMW i3 batteries in electric propulsion system for boats; 30.5 kWh for $33K

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The BMW Group is supplying lithium-ion batteries from its Dingolfing plant to German company Torqeedo. The marine drive system manufacturer is using them for energy storage in its high-performance Deep Blue electric drive systems. —Dr Alexander Kotouc, Head of Product Management BMW i.

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The Net-Zero Neighborhood: Advanced Energy Storage and Highly Efficient Photovoltaics Take Transportation Off the Gasoline Grid and Residential Off the Electric Grid

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The NZN concept relies on high energy density storage systems incorporated into the local grid, as well as efficient photovoltaic generation. The plan requires significant scientific advances; key technology drivers for the NZN are highly energy dense, mass-market, interchangeable energy storage products (e.g.,

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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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In a paper presented at the Materials Research Society Symposium in 2005, South et al. provided three examples of multifunctional power-generating and energy-storing materials: structural lithium-ion batteries, structural proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, and structural capacitors. Hilton, Daniel J. Shirshova, N.,

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Valence Applies for $608M in ATVMIP Loans to Build US-based Lithium-Ion Battery Production Facility

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a US-based manufacturer and supplier of lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage solutions ( earlier post ), has submitted an application under the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVMIP) for up to $608 million in low interest loans. Valence Technology, Inc.,

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Lifecycle results for Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL vary widely depending on the power and hydrogen source

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Mercedes-Benz has been conducting this environmental check regularly since 2005, starting with the S-Class at the time. Advances in lithium-ion battery technology will further contribute to this reduction: Energy density will be further increased, while batteries will become increasingly lighter in weight.

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