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New DuraBlue ultracaps from Maxwell increase shock and vibration tolerance, energy and power capacity

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volt, 3400-farad DuraBlue ultracapacitor cell increases the range of available specific power by 17% and stored energy by 23% in the industry-standard 60 mm cylindrical “K2” form factor. In other words, added Rick Roth, senior product manager, on an energy storage basis, the new cell offers a lower price per Wh. —Chad McDonald.

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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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However, owing to small scale and limited competition, dispensed hydrogen fuel prices currently are higher, averaging about $16.30/kg It is important to note that significant effort would be required to develop technical knowledge, codes, and standards that would enable a HyLine system to be viable. —Penev et al. 2019.10.005.

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Ioxus unveils 16V/58F iMOD ultracapacitor module series for alternative energy markets

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With the increase in adaptation of hybrid drives and clean technologies, there is a high demand for more rugged, compact and lower-price ultracapacitor modules with improved cell balancing. Standard architecture that fits within the footprint of other modules on the market. —Chad Hall.

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Ioxus launches new ultracap module series for easier design and installation; under the hood for automotive

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Chad Hall, co-founder and VP of product management at Ioxus. 5000 VAC Hi-pot: Up to 2,000 VDC applicability depending on specific industry standards. Modularity: Flexibility to serve and optimize applications that are currently underserved, such as the UPS, power quality and light rail markets, at competitive price points.

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The Race for the Next-Gen Space Station

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ISS Set the Standard The International Space Station—originally expected to be completed by 1994 for $8 billion—was completed in 2011 for more than $100 billion. 50 million—that’s the same price people are paying per seat to go to the International Space Station right now.” It is as long as a football field, as spacious as a jumbo jet.

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Sandia researchers developing new family of metal-based ionic liquids for low-cost, efficient flow batteries

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But the materials involved are moderately toxic, and vanadium is subject to major price fluctuations. The team has prepared nearly 200 combinations of cations, anions and ligands, and of those, five outperform the electrochemical efficiency of ferrocene, which has long been considered the gold standard. Rose, Chad L.

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Ioxus Introduces 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad Ultracapacitor Cells with Higher Power Densities

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Chad Hall, Ioxus COO. The new 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-F ultracapacitors are available at www.ioxus.com, starting at the following prices for low volume: 1,000F, 2.7V Ioxus is working towards an AS9100 and ISO-9001 certification to adhere to the most rigorous quality standards. ultracapacitors - $62. ultracapacitors - $90.

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