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has received a purchase order valued at $12 million from Wrightbus, for lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries to be delivered through 2015. Valence has been manufacturing safe, reliable energy storage solutions since 2005. Valence Technology, Inc. The 1.024 kWh (25.6 Earlier post.).

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The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Additionally, the battery of the Mission E Cross Turismo can be replenished using induction, a charging station or a Porsche home energy storage system. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 20, 2016

Toyota, among others, has actively been exploring the development of Mg-ion batteries as a higher energy density solution for energy storage. Pellion says that its next-generation technology enables novel, high-energy-density batteries delivering fully twice the energy of lithium-ion cells in a comparable weight and volume.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is expected to go on sale at participating dealerships in all 50 states in the fall of 2015. SunPower: residential solar with energy storage. 3Degrees and carbon offsets. Charging Solutions.

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million units by 2015 and about 1.4 million in 2015 and 7 million in 2020. Governments need to coordinate the expansion of EV and PHEV sales, help provide recharging infrastructure, and, along with electric utilities, ensure adequate electricity supply. Develop and implement recharging infrastructure.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

OXIS Energy will develop a low temperature electrolyte for Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) rechargeable battery chemistry and Hyperdrive Innovation Ltd will develop a chemistry-agnostic battery management system and packaging that will withstand and outperform the current lead-acid battery solutions.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated new type of room-temperature and high-energy density sodium rechargeable battery using a sulfur dioxide (SO 2 )-based inorganic molten complex catholyte that serves as both a Na + -conducting medium and cathode material (i.e. catholyte). mA cm −2 ). The cutoff voltage for charge is 4.05 V.

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MAY 28, 2015

Understanding how sodium-oxygen batteries work has implications for developing the more powerful lithium-oxygen battery, which has been proposed by some as the “holy grail” of electrochemical energy storage. The aprotic Li–O 2 cell system has a theoretical energy density of 3,458 Wh kg −1.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Mori called it semi-rechargeable), cell impedance increased as the charge/discharge reactions proceeded. In a paper published earlier this year, Dr. Mori said that results of quantum calculations and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy suggested the possibility of developing an aluminum rechargeable battery using TiO2 as an internal layer.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Onboard batteries are recharged by regenerative braking as well as grid charging. The US Hybrid fuel cell, powertrain, and vehicle controller optimizes power delivered by the energy storage and fuel cell power plant. The new H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus is scheduled for deployment with Hawaii MTA in early 2015.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Following the consultation the Commission is expected to release its opinion in the first half of 2015. All hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles equipped with high-voltage, advanced rechargeable battery systems also utilize a second electrical system on 12V level for controls, comfort features, redundancy and safety features.

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The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. Recharging takes approximately 6 minutes at end stations. Hamburg, Luxembourg and Stockholm will implement the new bus system in 2014 and 2015. Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system.

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APRIL 9, 2015

The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes with a 500kW charge rate.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

According to the Department of Energy, the number of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ports more than doubled between 2015 and 2020.   This infrastructure serves as a beacon of hope during emergencies.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

A team from the University of Rome Sapienza has developed a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery based on the combination of a high capacity sulfur-carbon cathode, nanostructured Li x Sn-C anode and polysulfide-added PEO-based gel membrane. —Agostini & Hassoun (2015). —Agostini & Hassoun (2015).

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Anderman says that multiple configurations of HEVs with various functionalities, voltages, power levels and energy-storage requirements are under development with potential for large vehicle sales volume later in the decade. Roland Berger’s projections of xEV sales through 2015. Source: Roland Berger. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 28, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. The technology will be used for automotive energy storage applications, such as electric vehicles.

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JUNE 17, 2015

The recent emerging demand for extended-range electric vehicles has stimulated the development of high-energy storage systems, especially the highly promising lithium–sulfur and lithium–air batteries, in which lithium metal anodes are employed.

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Rechargeable lithium/sulfur battery promises an appealing candidate for energy storage to power portable devices and electric vehicles. Qiyang Li, Chenggang Zhou, Zhuan Ji, Bo Han, Liang Feng and Jinping Wu (2015) “High-Performance Lithium/Sulfur Batteries by Decorating CMK-3/S with Fine-amount DNA”.

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Production on an industrial scale will take place between 2011 and 2017, with forecast output by 2015 being about 60,000, according to the partners. Gravimetric energy density is 100 Wh/kg, and volumetric energy density is 100 Wh/L. The BLUECAR. Click to enlarge. The BLUECAR uses a 50 kW traction motor.

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Co-founded by MIT’s Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang, 24M’s Chief Scientist, the company is leveraging existing, preferred energy storage chemistry but using a new cell design with semi-solid (a mixture of solid and liquid phases) thick electrodes and manufacturing innovations to deliver what it says will be up to a 50% reduction in current Li-ion costs.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

Sec 641 Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power Vehicle Demonstrations Directs DOE to carry out a program of electric drive vehicle energy storage technology demonstrations though a consortia. Clearly, this bill will accelerate the development of Plug Ins and energy storage in general.

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

In some studies it has been noted that the adequate BEV range perceived by the customer could be lower if the recharging time would be sufficiently short. For a 100 mile-range BEV requiring ≈21 kWh net , complete recharge could be accomplished within ≈60 min. Source: Gröger et al. Click to enlarge. kgH 2 /min. —Gröger et al.

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JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. kWh, 24 kW Li-ion battery pack (the same as in the Sonata hybrid) provides energy storage from regeneration.

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The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. Too often talk about future timelines in 2015 and 2020 is met with skepticism, either about the technology or the commitment. HYUNDAI TUCSON FUEL CELL. Earlier post.).

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has developed a new type of aluminum-air battery which can be recharged by refilling with salt or fresh water and which uses a modified structure to ensure longer battery lifetime. The company said it is constantly improving the battery performance and plans to commercialize the technology in the market by spring 2015. Fuji Pigment Co.

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JULY 2, 2015

BMW Group, Innovation Days Efficient Dynamics 2015: Hydrogen Fuel Cell eDrive Technology. Flexibility: the high-voltage battery can be recharged from conventional domestic power sockets, the BMW i Wallbox or at public charging stations. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post. l/100 km/26.7-28.3

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

DOE plans to issue the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on 30 November 2015. Magnetocaloric materials have great potential to lower the energy consumption and carbon footprint of technologies used in building cooling, refrigeration, and gas liquefaction. Electric drive vehicle batteries.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Many of the vehicles on the road in 2030 will have been built by 2015, and these will lower the fuel economy of the on-road fleet. PHEVs offer substantial amounts of electric-only driving while avoiding the range and recharge-time limitations of BEVs. Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5 l/100 km) by 2050.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Between 2015 and 2020, the number of charging ports more than doubled , and in 2021 alone, it surged by over 55%. These locations serve as ideal spots for efficiently recharging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) on a daily basis. According to the U.S. billion by the same year.

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APRIL 12, 2015

Researchers at the Skoltech Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (CEES), a partnership between the MIT Materials Processing Center and Lomonosov Moscow State University, are focusing on the development of higher capacity batteries. Craig Carter, with their associates, published a study in Advanced Energy Materials (Li et al.

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JULY 26, 2016

The concept version of the Mission E unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show is a four-door, four-seat sport car that delivers more than 600 hp (440 kW) system power and more than 500 km driving range. seconds and a charging time of around 15 minutes to reach an 80% charge of electrical energy.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

As noted in a 2012 paper, Toyota researchers are interested in the potential of rechargeable magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) batteries as a possible post-Li-ion solution. Issues related to cost, power, energy density, and durability of Li-ion batteries have slowed their implementation in large-scale applications, such as electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Although an electric range of 10 miles may not sound too impressive, the more frequently a battery is fully discharged during normal operation, and subsequently recharged from the grid, the faster the consumer sees a return on their battery investment. It is a nice powertrain and I hope it finds another home quickly. Earlier post.).

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The vehicles were part of the ALABC display at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC Europe 2015) held at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz, Germany. The cars, two of which were produced in association with major OEMs (Ford and Hyundai/Kia), exhibit substantial environmental and fuel-efficient benefits through low-cost hybridization.

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JULY 17, 2015

The pure electric vehicles, for reserve, must carry heavy and expensive batteries—which add expense as well as weight—and must have access to high-powered recharging stations [ 1 ]. These energy transfer systems are already everywhere in the country. PHEVs’ batteries can be used as the storage medium.

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A patent related to this work was filed in January of this year, titled “High-Energy Cathodes for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries.” Vajo, John Wang & Jason Graetz (2015) “Ternary metal fluorides as high-energy cathodes with low cycling hysteresis” Nature Communications 6, Article number: 6668 doi: 10.1038/ncomms7668.

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