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IDTechEx sees improving supercapacitors gaining market share against Li-ion batteries

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A new report by market research company IDTechEx—“Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors: Supercapacitors 2014-2024”—finds that supercapacitors are improving faster than lithium-ion batteries in most respects. Supercapacitors need not match lithium-ion battery energy density to replace much of that battery market.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Roskill: Nickel sulfate to be the key growth area of nickel demand over the next decade; driven by EVs

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As a crucial raw material in Li-ion batteries used to electrify vehicles, a significant volume of nickel sulfate will be required in the decade ahead from the booming automotive sector. Over the next decade, Roskill forecasts an explosive growth rate for the consumption of nickel in batteries (mostly in the form of nickel sulfate).

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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Whereas the old traction vehicles consume over 20 liters of fuel per hour, the generator of the hybrid locomotive, which is needed only to charge the battery block, requires a maximum of nine liters per hour. The powertrain consists of a 350 kW diesel generator and a 350 kW NiCd battery.

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

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The rheostat is placed on the handlebar and suitable construction is made for the battery. In 1998, Gordon John Scott invented a pedal that rotates a generator instead of a battery that used to drive a small motor. Lead-acid battery. Nickel-cadmium battery(NiCd). Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH).

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EU JRC releases Roskill study on demand and supply security of nickel for EV batteries; risk of shortages

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The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released a report by Roskill that analyzes the EU’s nickel requirements for EV batteries within the context of the global market over a twenty-year forecast horizon to 2040. Nickel sulfate is used directly in the production of Li-ion precursors (blue) and plating (blue).

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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Chinese carmaker BYD and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities. —Dr. Hackenberg.

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