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Jilin team improves hydrogen storage alloys to boost performance of NiMH batteries

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Researchers at Jilin University in China have proposed a new strategy for designing hydrogen storage alloys with high capacity and long cycling life to improve the discharge capacity and cycling life of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Their candidate alloy—La 0.62 2018.07.041.

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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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Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai.

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Toyota delivers fuel cell bus to Tokyo Metropolitan Government; more than 100 planned by 2020 Olympics

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The TCFS combines hybrid technology (power control unit, motor and battery) with fuel cell technology (Toyota FC stacks and high pressure hydrogen tanks). High-pressure hydrogen tank. Drive battery. Nickel-metal hydride. The bus also uses a high-capacity external power supply system. Maximum output.

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Toyota to start sales of fuel cell buses under the Toyota brand from early 2017

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After repeated field tests of the hydrogen-powered buses for practical use, the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to utilize two of the Toyota FC Buses as fixed-route buses. High-pressure hydrogen tank. Drive battery. Nickel-metal hydride. Maximum output. 113 kW × 2 units.

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US Naval Research Lab scientists developing ionic liquid batteries

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Rather than depend on acidic electrolytes, ionic liquids are used to create a solid polymer electrolyte composed of an ionic liquid and polyvinyl alcohol, developing novel types of solid state batteries with discharge voltages ranging up to 1.8 The unique properties of ionic liquids have fostered this interest in battery applications.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced Batteries for Transportation and Renewable Energy Storage. Radically new battery systems or breakthroughs based on existing systems can move the US more rapidly toward a more sustainable transportation future. Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy. The duration of unsolicited awards is typically three years.