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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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This would especially be true for vehicle sales in developing countries, where the issues of CO 2 emission penalties often do not apply and the type of SLI battery purchased would be a simple cost factor for the owner who would see a replacement every five years as more feasible than an expensive battery. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J.

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Pilot Project Sends Kelp–and Carbon–to the Seafloor

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The Climate Foundation , the Seattle-based company behind the project, has found that this deep cycling makes kelp grow three times as fast as it can when kept in shallow waters, as seaweed farmers do now. And the platforms are designed to create a new type of business in the deep sea.

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Johnson Controls study finds 97% of US consumers interested in start-stop technology in vehicles

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The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power train technologies based on attributes such as purchase price, fuel economy, annual fuel cost and performance. It’s about implementing proven technology that large numbers of consumers are willing to purchase.

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Balqon Begins Production of Electric Port Drayage Trucks for San Pedro Ports

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The Nautilus E30 uses a 336V traction battery pack comprising flooded, deep cycle lead acid batteries with a square tubular positive plate design for maximum exposure to the electrolyte. These trucks will be deployed as a zero emissions alternative to fossil fuel-powered yard tractors, or “hostlers.”. If those 1.2

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

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Axion Power said this first $400,000 purchase order is part of a $475,000 total purchase order, that will be used in the commissioning of Norfolk Southern’s NS-999 ( earlier post ). Sustain 80-85% round trip efficiency in PSOC applications; 90-95% in deep cycle applications. Earlier post.)

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