Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2012

Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, has introduced high-capacity lithium-ion batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries. —Balwinder Samra, CEO of Balqon Corporation.

Lead Acid 225

Lead Acid Lithium Ion Corporation Deep Cycle 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report. This is expected to be the situation for the foreseeable future, according to the report.

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2011

However, the authors note, to date EES (almost exclusively pumped hydroelectric storage) contributes to only about 2% of the installed generation capacity in the United States. To smooth out the intermittency of renewable energy production, low-cost electrical energy storage (EES) will become necessary.

Li-ion 231

Li-ion Energy Storage Grid Carbon 231