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

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Then, in August, the NiZn batteries achieved certification for start-stop applications by China National Laboratory’s Tianjin Automotive Test Center. Nickel-zinc batteries are chemically very similar to nickel-cadmium, NiCd. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The nickel-zinc cell delivers more than 0.4V

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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BYD Auto, which is a subsidiary of China-based BYD Group, the leading provider of NiCd batteries (65% global market share) and lithium-ion cell phone batteries (30% global market share), uses BYD lithium-ion iron phosphate cells in its energy storage system. Earlier post.).

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