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BCI forms partnership with China BIA on lead-acid batteries

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Battery Council International (BCI), the North American trade association representing the lead-based battery manufacturing, supply, recycling and distribution companies, announced their partnership with the China Battery Industry Association (CBIA). BCI and CBIA will work together to carry out the mission of each association. —Mark O.

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Navigant: 2016 advanced battery shipments through Q3 = 323M cells and $3.8B in sales

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According to a new report from Navigant Research, the shipment volume of advanced batteries for the first three quarters of 2016 equates to more than 323.5 The majority of the advanced batteries in 2016 have been manufactured in Asia Pacific and shipped around the world. million individual battery cells, 16.1 billion in sales.

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First Li-ion battery-powered automated guided container transporter delivered to HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder

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A pilot project to test a lithium-ion AGV prototype coupled with an automatic electric charging station has been under way at CTA since autumn 2016. As opposed to the lead-acid batteries powering AGVs used up to now at CTA, lithium-ion technology stands out due to, among other factors, its fast-charging capabilities.

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Lux Research projects that bulk of energy storage market for vehicles will be for e-bike and micro-hybrids

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The overall market for energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles is set to grow from $13 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. Thus, they are set to surpass these other passenger vehicle types in terms of both total storage and dollars in 2016, growing from 5.1 GWh and $12.0

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Continental presents new “48 Volt Eco Drive” system; orders received and production begins in 2016

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First orders have been received, and production will begin in 2016, according to José Avila, Head of the Powertrain Division and Member of the Continental Executive Board. Its dimensions are virtually identical to those of a 12V lead-acid battery.

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Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries jointly to develop 12V Li-ion starter batteries

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The three companies will work together to develop durable, heat- and impact-resistant 12-Volt lithium-ion batteries as a viable replacement for lead-acid starter batteries in motor vehicles by 2021.

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Saft, Tianneng to create Li-ion JV in China; up to 5.5 GWh plant

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This is a first strategic move driven by Total, following the acquisition of Saft in 2016, to grow Saft's activity in China, the world’s largest renewables market, as well as in the ESS segment as an essential component to the large scale development of intermittent renewable energies.

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