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Axion Power to supply PbC mini Power Cube in Zero Energy Building in Washington DC Naval Yard

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for participation in a Zero Energy Building in the Washington DC Naval Yard. Basically, activated carbon is substituted for lead in the negative electrode in an otherwise traditionally constructed ‘lead-acid’ battery. Axion Power International, Inc.,

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EnerG2 opens new EV battery components plant with support from Recovery Act

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Seattle, Washington-based EnerG2 ( earlier post ) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new manufacturing facility for electric vehicle battery components in Albany, Oregon. million grant and loan package through the State of Washington’s State Energy Program funding. Supported in part by $21.3

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Li-S company OXIS and Hyperdrive Innovation partner on ultra-low temperature Li-S battery; -80 ?C

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OXIS Energy will develop a low temperature electrolyte for Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) rechargeable battery chemistry and Hyperdrive Innovation Ltd will develop a chemistry-agnostic battery management system and packaging that will withstand and outperform the current lead-acid battery solutions.

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EnerG2 nano-structured hard carbon boosts Li-ion anode capacity by >50% compared to standard graphite

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Lead acid batteries for micro-hybrid applications: M2-23 series for Highest performing in power, charge acceptance, and cycle life; and the M2-33 series for a match of power performance and cost effectiveness.

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VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

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That car, Leohold noted, had a lead-acid battery pack with about 24 kWh of energy, was propelled by wheel hub motors and had a range of about 50 km—“ not that much different than today. We definitely need more for electromobility to become established in the market.

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