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Balqon Corporation introduces HIQAP industrial lithium-ion packs to replace lead-acid batteries

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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. HIQAP batteries include large format 1000 Ah and 700 Ah, 3.25

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

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1 3000 watt 12 volt inverter with 1 blown internal fuse. -1 20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). Large satellite dish to make into a parabolic solar cooker. -43 43 used light fixtures to make into solar hot air collectors (Instructable). -15 5 15 watt 12 volt solar panels. -1

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Proud of its roots

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I ordered a controller from a company in California, which used a single power Darlington transistor, and 4 deep cycle 12-volt batteries.” We like to do in person meetings when we can actually visit something,” he continued, describing chapter trips to battery manufacturing plants, wind farms, and the solar array at the U.S.

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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This type of application requires high round-trip energy efficiency and a long deep-cycle life, along with low operation and maintenance costs. Among the most important factors are capital cost and life-cycle cost. 15 years) and a long cycle life (e.g., Reliability, durability, and safety.

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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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In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. Sustain 80-85% round trip efficiency in PSOC applications; 90-95% in deep cycle applications. The battery-electric NS-999, “under the long hood”.

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