Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

A123 Systems has secured production contracts for the company’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ) with three leading European automakers, including McLaren Automotive for the MP4-12C and a major German OEM that will use the battery in a 2013 model year passenger vehicle. billion market for energy storage devices.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

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. stop-in-motion, voltage stabilisation).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2019

Epsilor’s lithium-ion vehicular battery family of products is intended to replace traditional lead-acid batteries, offering four times the energy and approximately half the weight of lead-acid batteries of similar size. The company also presented its 12V/110Ah (1.45 kWh) LiFePO 4 battery at IAV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Prototype cells deliver energy density in excess of 140 Wh/kg, with a design performance of 155 Wh/kg in 10Ah pouch cells. Current cell designs can provide gravimetric and volumetric energy densities comparable to lithium-ion and greatly in excess of lead-acid batteries. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The battery maker recently formed a department for the project, bringing in engineers from its hybrid and plug-in hybrid operations, according to the report. Automotive lead-acid batteries are GS Yuasa’s mainstay product, for which it holds the largest share of the Japanese market by far, covering roughly 70% of new vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wirtz Manufacturing, a global provider of equipment design and technology for the lead-acid battery market, has made a strategic investment in ZAF Energy Systems, a manufacturer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries. This process can lead to shape change, loss in capacity, and dendritic growth.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The latest round of funding to be announced by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office includes support for a wide range of projects designed to advance low-carbon transportation technologies, including several EV-related initiatives. The lowly lead-acid battery remains in the mix—East Penn Manufacturing scored $1.6

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2015

European manufacturer Skeleton Technologies announced the availability of a new 24V Engine Start Module (SkelStart ESM), which uses high-performance ultracapacitor technology to ensure engine start at any time, in any conditions. The batteries are then only required to provide low power loads once the engine is up and running.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Nanophosphate Engine Start Battery (12V): Click to enlarge. Our package is still in the 60 Ah to 80 Ah range, depending on the specific design, because we have to have to cold starts. The Amp20 cells were designed for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle applications, and offers a power density of more than 2,400 W/kg and 4,500.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2018

The three companies will work together to develop durable, heat- and impact-resistant 12-Volt lithium-ion batteries as a viable replacement for lead-acid starter batteries in motor vehicles by 2021. With this new project, Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries will combine their technical strengths to overcome such issues.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The new models were designed and developed for the Japanese market by NMKV Co., The 12V Energy Recovery System, which is designed to be connected in parallel with the main lead-acid battery, is based on new D-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery cells. a joint venture formed by the two automakers. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2018

Exide Industries Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries and power storage solutions provider, and Switzerland-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Leclanché SA announced a joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries and provide energy storage systems for India’s electric vehicle market and grid-based applications.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

Nanophosphate EXT is designed to significantly reduce or eliminate the need for heating or cooling systems, while maintaining long cycle life at extreme high temperatures and delivering high power at extreme low temperatures. “ Yann Guezennec, senior fellow at CAR and professor of mechanical engineering at the OSU. —Jeff Kessen.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

is introducing two 24-volt versions of its ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module (ESM). The new higher voltage ESM is suited for improving equipment uptime and power reliability in buses and industrial vehicles such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, pavers, off-road trucks, portable compressors and others with diesel engines.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

The US military and most NATO countries to-date have used lead-acid batteries in the 6T form factor to provide starting and energy storage for its ground vehicles. Navitas will focus on optimizing the cell chemistry and mechanical design to amplify service life, energy density and low temperature power capability.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

For the near term, they have been working on a dual-battery combining a lithium-ion battery with a 12-volt lead-acid battery that could enable regenerative braking technology in non-hybrid vehicles for greater fuel savings. Lead-acid (left) and Li-ion battery (right). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2013

The 1200F cell is a high-powered energy solution intended to optimize the performance of lead acid, AGM and Lithium-ion batteries in cars, tractors and motorbikes, enabling improved start/stop technology performance and serving as a reliable and cost-effective feature of hybrid engine vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

NorthStar Battery Company is a global manufacturer of high-quality, absorbed glass mat (AGM) lead-acid engine start batteries for automobile, marine, and heavy-duty transportation applications as well as related standby power systems for industrial applications in the telecom, commercial, and other specialty end markets.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

The 6T battery is commonly used in military vehicles, and to-date has been based on lead-acid chemistry. Saft was recently awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Neuron Energy will also introduce its high-performance battery packs engineered for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) and the L5 segment. By offering advanced lithium-ion and lead-acid battery packs, we aim to enhance efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability,” he added.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2014

The basic 28V e6T battery is designed as an auxiliary power source for military vehicles. Compared to lead-acid batteries, Saft’s Li-ion technology enables increased lifecycle, depth of charge and faster recharges, resulting in greater fuel and cost savings. Delivery of the batteries is underway.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The lithium iron phosphate first-generation Ultanium 6T battery is available in 24V and 12V models, and is approximately 40% lighter than lead-acid batteries of equivalent capacity. Ragone plot show’s TARDEC’s goals for Gen 1 and Gen 2 Li-ion 6T batteries compared to lead-acid 6T. Source: TARDEC. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2016

Averest , a leading distributor of industrial batteries and chargers for aviation ground support equipment organized the pilot opportunity for Flux. The trial highlights the scalability of Flux Power’s design and engineering capabilities as well as its proprietary battery management technology for a broad array of motive power applications.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2013

A123 will continue to offer cutting-edge technology for vehicle electrification and grid-scale energy storage, strong manufacturing and systems engineering capabilities and a world-class R&D team. A123 Systems LLC is targeting three core business areas: transportation, electric grid and lead-acid replacement. Transportation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

The scope of the work will initially focus on 48V Micro Hybrid battery technology, which is designed to deliver strong fuel and emissions efficiency, and load management at a lower price than hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Earlier post.). 48V Batteries Hybrids'

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Decades ago, checking the electrolyte level in 12-volt lead-acid car batteries was a regular task. Sometimes they needed to be topped up with distilled water to maintain the sulphuric acid electrolyte solution at the right level. Ford engineers at the company’s Battery Benchmarking and Test Laboratory in Allen Park, Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

The PbC battery is a hybrid device that uses the standard lead acid battery positive electrode and a supercapacitor negative electrode that is made of activated carbon. turning the engine off as the vehicle slows or coasts below a pre-determined speed) and perhaps some form of battery assist to the initial vehicle acceleration.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

The system, one of the US’ largest, has been operating since 2012 with lead acid batteries. Samsung SDI, as primary engineering, procurement and construction manager, will provide its high-performing lithium-ion batteries and associated Battery Management System (BMS).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

The interior of the truck is a study on human centered design, and will be used for obtaining feedback for future features. Energy Storage: A Lithium-ion Power Pack stores enough power to start the truck and provide 10 hours of engine-off hotel loads / air conditioning. weight savings over lead-acid batteries.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2013

At Auto Shanghai, BYD introduced its “Green Hybrid” initiative; among the technologies included in that effort is the use of a 48 VDC vehicle voltage platform using BYD’s internally developed Li-ion batteries (versus 12VDC Lead-Acid technologies).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2013

The P40-24 offers numerous advantages over lead-acid battery powered UPS systems, such as a smaller footprint, longer life and higher operating temperature capabilities, the company says. The module was designed to leverage the capabilities of our patented cathode material. Paul Krueger, Senior Director of Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Equipped with 48 volts of ECO R advanced lead acid battery technology, the integrated, compact unit is targeted at common renewable energy storage needs and is packaged in an easily installed, indoor/outdoor cabinet. —Jeff Hires, Engineering Manager, GS Battery and the HES designer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2015

A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher is working to determine how oversized a battery has to be while operating safely and efficiently during its lifetime of use by the US Navy. 200,000 in ONR grants over a three-year period to simulate, design and evaluate a high power Hybrid Energy Storage Module.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2010

Saft is unveiling Eurosatory 2010 a new Li-ion battery system concept designed specifically for starting and silent watch applications in armoured vehicles. The new Li-ion battery concept offers a high-performance alternative to conventional lead-acid batteries for armoured military vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Lead-acid batteries will lead in revenue for energy storage in SSVs, according to Navigant, with 99.1% Restarting can be accomplished by beefing up a conventional starter motor, adding an electric motor in line with the engine, or replacing the alternator with a starter-generator. billion total in 2013. of the market.

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