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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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That contributes to reducing costs and helps avoid power loss when converting from AC to DC by PCS, with the aim of improving effective energy use. The 485 kW / 1,260 kWh facility will comprise lithium-ion batteries, nickel metal-hydride batteries, and lead-acid batteries.

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NSF to award up to $13M for fundamental work on sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels

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Photosynthetic processes used by plants or algae use sunlight to convert atmospheric CO 2 to energy-rich metabolites (carbohydrates, lipids, or hydrocarbons) which can be processed into transportation fuels. Solar photovoltaic (PV) devices harvest and convert sunlight directly to electricity. Photovoltaic Solar Energy.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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Hyundai’s strategy involves an adaptation of the modular 6-speed transmission, replacing the torque converter with an electric motor and high-efficiency oil pump. Lithium polymer batteries offer 1.7 Lithium polymer batteries also are more resistant to changes in temperature, which improves cycle life.

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries. Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year.

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

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In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter (98.3 and has higher capacity than the nickel metal-hydride battery used in the first-gen model (310.8v Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor.

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Roskill: automotive batteries and stainless steel to drive nickel demand

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Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius have been an important market for nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. However, the best current technology to store the energy required by electric motors is the lithium-ion battery, and most (although not all) types of such batteries contain nickel.

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

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1896, Charles Theryc invented the wheel with an electric motor hub that can be applied to vehicles and bicycles that helps to convert the self-moving bicycle into an ordinary bicycle. Nickel-cadmium battery(NiCd). Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH). Lithium-ion battery. Lead-acid battery.