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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The military is interested in replacing lead-acid batteries with higher performing Li-ion systems. From a 2011 TARDEC presentation. In a 2011 SAE paper, a team from TARDEC noted that replacing lead-acid batteries military vehicle batteries with a Li-ion system would offer a number of benefits.

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Together these advances, known as A123’s new UltraPhosphate technology, have achieved more than 25% greater cold cranking power and result in a product that significantly outperforms the best lead-acid batteries in industry standard cranking tests. The Gen 3 battery is also smaller than its predecessors. Product Specs. 30 ºC to 50 ºC.

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JUNE 12, 2012

We feel that we have erased the cold cranking deficit—the Achilles heel [for Li-ion] from a performance perspective against lead acid. ” Based on our analysis, the performance of A123’s new Nanophosphate EXT at high temperatures is unlike anything we’ve ever seen from lead acid, lithium ion or any other battery technology.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Johnson Controls and MAC launched a joint venture in June 2011 to produce and sell lead-acid batteries in the Central and South American regions. Johnson Controls has acquired 90% ownership of Colombian battery supplier MAC.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

NorthStar Battery Company is a global manufacturer of high-quality, absorbed glass mat (AGM) lead-acid engine start batteries for automobile, marine, and heavy-duty transportation applications as well as related standby power systems for industrial applications in the telecom, commercial, and other specialty end markets.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Cumulative battery usage by vehicle, world markets, 2011-2017. According to a new report from Pike Research, the number of e-motorcycles and e-scooters on the road will increase from 17 million in 2011 to 138 million by 2017, the majority of which will be powered by lead-acid batteries. Source: Pike Research.

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JULY 31, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of high-performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, has entered into an innovation contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën Automobiles under which PSA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the use of PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries as a replacement for lead-acid in stop-start vehicles. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

The 4E may go into production in 2011, mainly for Western European markets. The two-seater is powered by two BLDC motors, with total power of about 4 kW, and is powered by a Li-ion or lead-acid battery pack, with a capacity of about 10 kWh. The Romet 4E. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2012

Corvus’ lithium polymer batteries last up to 10 times longer and have up to 10 times more power and energy storage than lead acid batteries. In 2011, Foss incorporated Corvus’ lithium polymer batteries into the Campbell Foss, introducing the next generation in energy and power storage solutions into the Tugboat industry.

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JUNE 28, 2009

The three categories include start-up technology, which is still at the research level such as fuel cell vehicles; developing technologies, such as hybrid engines using lithium-ion batteries; and mature technologies which have achieved standardized mass production, such as lead-acid battery hybrid vehicles.

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JUNE 1, 2011

Annual sales of SSVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), world markets, 2011-2017. Global sales of stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will experience strong growth in the coming decade, rising from 3 million units in 2011 to 37.3 vehicles expected to be sold in 2011 for each hybrid. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 6, 2012

The facility will supply automakers and the aftermarket in China with high quality maintenance-free lead-acid starter batteries and advanced batteries for start-stop vehicles. billion in 2011, pushing the growth rate to 16.5%. Johnson Controls, Inc. Its population is approaching 13 million, with a growth rate of 17.4%

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

According to a new report from Pike Research, the global market for ESS for ancillary services applications will see strong growth in the coming decade, with revenues in the sector rising from $412 million in 2011 to more than $3.2 Installed revenue by ess for ancillary services by technology, world markets: 2011-2021. billion by 2021.

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MARCH 27, 2012

The vast majority of the e-bicycles sold in China, the world’s largest market, utilize sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries. However, lead poisoning has become a serious public health concern, resulting in crackdowns on SLA manufacturing facilities that closed almost 90% of battery manufacturing and recycling facilities in late 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. HyBoost demonstrator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 4, 2013

We have worked with several types of batteries, including advanced lead-acid batteries, and have come to the firm conclusion that even VRLA or glass-mat batteries are not capable of sustained performance in this demanding application for over-the-road transport. —Axion Chairman and CEO Thomas Granville.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

In the HyBoost project, Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Control Power Technologies (CPT) and the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC) demonstrated a concept they termed “intelligent electrification”. ADEPT will also use a carbon-enhanced capacitive lead-acid battery, offering a high power-to-weight ratio.

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

NiZn offers superior energy and power density compared to lead-acid and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and avoids the high costs and safety issues associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. In 2011, PowerGenix delivered its first production prototype product for the micro-hybrid stop-start market. Marc Nalbach of HELLA.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

CT&T, founded in 2002 by former Hyundai Motor executive Young Gi Lee, currently produces two versions of its e-Zone EV, differentiated by battery pack: lead acid or Li-polymer. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah (approx. Earlier post.) 10 kWh) Li-polymer battery.

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JUNE 1, 2015

Wetz’s Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory has received important Office of Naval Research funding during the last couple of years, including: A $185,000 ONR grant to design and evaluate controls for a 1000 volts-direct-current lead-acid battery for use in shipboard applications.

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JUNE 17, 2011

FGC believes this lithium-ion solution will have expanded capabilities beyond the company’s current lead acid solution, which is only able to back-up the switchgear for a short duration and does not provide back-up power for any other internal substation needs.

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MAY 18, 2012

The system generally relies on an advanced lead-acid battery—such as those provided by Johnson Controls—that can handle the deep cycling requirements of more frequent starts throughout the course of a trip. Additionally, US consumers expect that fuel prices will range between $4 and $5 over the next three years.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Moreover, the performance of the membrane surpasses those of rechargeable batteries, such as lithium ion and lead-acid batteries, and supercapacitors. Xian Ning Xie, Junzhong Wang, Kian Keat Lee, Kian Ping Loh (2011) Supercapacitive energy storage based on ion-conducting channels in hydrophilized organic network.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012

MetILs are a new, promising battery chemistry that might provide the next generation of stationary storage battery technology, replacing lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries and providing significantly higher energy storage density for these applications. Anderson and his colleagues focused on research and development efforts.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The new REVA NXG introduced at IAA, due for production in 2011, features a Li-ion phosphate pack. The REVA NXG, due for production in 2011, is a sporty two-seater with a targa roof that was designed by Dilip Chhabria of the automotive design company DC Design. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 4, 2015

As a result, telecom network operators have been relying on diesel generators and lead-acid batteries to provide backup power, resulting in the consumption of more than 475 million gallons (1.8 IE’s first deployed fuel cell system went into service in July 2011 in Haryana—a 3.5-hour Intelligent Energy in India.

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million (US$12.4); the project runs through September 2011. The Lancaster, Ohio facility currently processes large format lead acid batteries, as well as nickel metal hydride batteries used in the current population of hybrid and electric vehicles. Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg. Technische Universität Braunschweig.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

the largest supplier of automotive batteries, is investing $118 million to build a third automotive lead-acid battery plant in China, to be located in Chongqing. Ground breaking for the plant will take place in January 2011, with production slated to ramp up beginning in January 2012. Johnson Controls, Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Freescale Semiconductor introduced the MM912J637 intelligent battery sensor (IBS), which accurately measures the voltage, current and temperature of lead-acid batteries and calculates the battery state, all while operating in harsh automotive conditions. Evaluation kits and software tools are available now.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

will each receive a Fit EV for testing starting in 2011. VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic. Solar-powered charging station for the test vehicles. Click to enlarge. In the US program, the city of Torrance, California along with Stanford University and Google Inc., drive, regeneration). DC brushless. DC brushless. motor output.

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The study builds on a 2011 effort which looked into the six key applications of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan: wind, solar, nuclear fission, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the electricity grid. The risk arises from EU dependency on imports, growing demand worldwide and geopolitical reasons.

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MARCH 3, 2012

Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries. AGMs have amazing attributes even though they have less AH capacity than a similar sized flooded lead acid battery.

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JUNE 25, 2012

PbC batteries are multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries. Like a lead-acid battery, it comprises a series of cells. NS originally built NS-999 in early 2009 with lead–acid batteries; however, the lead–acid system consistently failed field testing.

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For example, a lead acid battery does not perform well at 1 C C-rate. Craig Carter, and Yet-Ming Chiang (2011) “Semi-Solid Lithium Rechargeable Flow Battery” Advanced Energy Materials doi: 10.1002/aenm.201100152. A thicker electrode generally has a higher internal resistance and therefore a lower rate capability. Brunini, W.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Annual worldwide NEV sales by region, 2011–2017. The total number of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)—low-speed street-legal electric vehicles—on the world’s roadways will grow from 479,000 in 2011 to 695,000 by 2017, a 45% increase, according to a new forecast by Pike Research. between 2011 and 2017.

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Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: M&N/Alamy Some operators of early direct-current power plants at the turn of the 20th century solved the problem of uneven power output from their generators by employing large banks of rechargeable lead-acid batteries, which served as a kind of buffer to balance the flow of electrons.

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Once operational, the GSS will be used to integrate a large PV solar generation array co-located at the facility and help reduce the factory’s overall load, which will in turn help ease the strain on Japan’s grid which has been in rebuilding mode since the 2011 Eastern Japan earthquake.

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