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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In these applications, they are currently the only technology available for the mass-market. Although nickel-metal hydride batteries have been the predominant battery technology for full-hybrid vehicles, the decreasing costs of lithium-ion systems continue to improve their competitiveness. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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Honda expanding partnership with SNAM on second-life batteries and battery recycling in Europe

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The expansion of this agreement will see SNAM collect Lithium-ion and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries from across Honda’s dealer network and Authorized Treatment Facilities (ATF) in 22 countries, before analyzing how suitable they are for recycling and processing them accordingly.

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NSF to award $13M to projects focused on electrochemical and organic photovoltaic systems

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Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries will not be considered by this program. The interest in electrochemical energy storage is on high-energy density and high-power density batteries suitable for transportation and renewable energy storage applications.

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Kanazawa University-led researchers recycle rare-earth elements from spent fluorescent lamps by chemical/mechanical treatment

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The elements turn out to be of limited availability in the market, due to the supply-demand issues, exponential price rises, or geopolitics, which has led to a focus on the exploration of secondary sources for RE reclamation. Rare-earths (REs) are key components for the transition to a greener energy profile and low carbon society.

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Lexus prices new three-row RX 450hL hybrid starting at $50,620

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A 37 kW nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) hybrid battery provides the hybrid system energy storage. Blind Spot Monitor with Intuitive Parking Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking are also available. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system mates the D4-S injection 3.5-liter Panoramic View Monitor is an optional feature.

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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The ESS is designed as a retrofit to replace the nickel metal hydride (NiMH)-based energy storage system currently used in Allison hybrid buses. The elevated energy rating provides longer life and more available power. Li-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc. The EnerDel system features 19 kWh rated energy (16.9

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries. Toyota’s current plug-ins are: being used for auto show displays, brief demonstrations and university studies.