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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years.

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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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The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future. Click to enlarge.

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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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This approximately 137,000 square foot facility is currently vacant and was previously used for the recycling of lead-acid batteries, and as such is already designed and permitted for similar operations.

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Reliance buys Na-ion battery developer Faradion

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Faradion’s sodium-ion technology provides advantages compared to alternative battery technologies, especially lithium-ion and lead acid, including: Sustainable – There is no dependence and use of cobalt, lithium, copper or graphite. Sodium is the sixth-most abundant element on the planet. Patented zero-volt safe transport and storage.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials." To enable a fast ramp-up in production, Maschmeyer hit on the idea of going with a sealed lead-acid battery format that has been established for over 30 years. "It

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials." To enable a fast ramp-up in production, Maschmeyer hit on the idea of going with a sealed lead-acid battery format that has been established for over 30 years. "It

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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The greatest challenge is the same as that which is plaguing the adoption of fuel cells in the automotive market—the buildout of low-cost green hydrogen infrastructure. Most projects thus far have been for inland vessels and some short-sea vessels. Electric Vehicles in Construction - 1 GWh. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh.

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