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MAY 28, 2014

The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future.

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

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. billion market for energy storage devices, according to a 2012 Lux Research report on micro and mild hybrids. Earlier post.)

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

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MAY 1, 2013

Along with providing high power discharge capabilities, the P40 can also be recharged from a 0% state of charge (SOC) to 90% SOC in less than an hour. The 1.024 kWh (25.6 V, 40 Ah) module is capable of 10-second discharge pulses of up to 700A (17C) and continuous discharge currents of 240A (6C).

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Li-ion Power Powered Batteries 236

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

Quallion showcased the system, which is designed to support 10 hour of cooling at end-of-life, at the recent Battery Show in San Jose, California. The company, in partnership with Centro Ricerche Fiat SCpA (Fiat Research Centre) also highlighted the Fiat Panda Hybrid Fuel Cell/Battery vehicle, equipped with a Quallion battery, at the show.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. This larger, more powerful unit will require approximately twice the number of batteries as contained in the electric yard switcher.

Lead Acid 225

Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

EnZinc’s porous, sponge-like zinc component prevents battery failure and enables high-power charge and discharge. If successful, EnZinc’s zinc-air technology could reduce electric vehicle battery cost by more than half. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs. Structural Battery Power Panels.

Lithium Ion 360

Lithium Ion Range Zinc Air San Diego 360

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2010

Axion Power Chairman & CEO Thomas Granville. Axion’s proprietary PbC technology is a “multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid battery.” Like a lead-acid battery, the PbC battery consists of a series of cells.

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Lead Acid Power Powered Batteries 170