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APRIL 17, 2021

Once operational, the facility will supply battery cells to GM’s Spring Hill assembly plant. The addition of our second all-new Ultium battery cell plant in the US with our joint venture partner LG Energy Solution is another major step in our transition to an all-electric future. Construction on the approximately 2.8-million-square-foot

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APRIL 11, 2011

International Battery has been awarded a $730,441 contract from the US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to develop a hybrid energy storage solution for combat tanks and Stryker armored vehicles. International Battery’s new NATO 6T-compatible battery is a hybrid 12-volt system.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The two companies are collaborating to determine how the Volt’s 16-kWh lithium-ion batteries can be used to provide stationary electric grid storage systems once the batteries have fulfilled their usefulness in customers’ vehicles. —Bazmi Husain, head of ABB’s smart grids initiative.

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APRIL 6, 2022

The Scandlines zero-emission ferry project, announced in November 2021 and which will result in the world’s largest electric-powered hybrid ferry, will run on an advanced 10 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) from Leclanché.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

is supplying ultracapacitors to Caterpillar for a high-efficiency energy management system that supports Caterpillar’s fuel-saving hydra-electric technology in the industry’s largest-ever hydraulic mining shovel, the new Cat 6120B H FS. Maxwell Technologies, Inc. 6120B H FS. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

MWh and a maximum of 940 volts. The MRS-3 comprises 65 Ah G/NMC cells fitted into the latest generation M3 Energy battery modules. The Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) use a highly redundant structure with 46 battery strings. Delivery to the Navy yards is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023.

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MAY 24, 2011

will supply ultracapacitors to Flextronics Automotive, a segment of Flextronics and a global automotive supplier, for the energy storage module of a recuperation system that Flextronics Automotive will produce to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in commercial vehicles. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

These funds will be invested, in part, in analyzing multiple stand-alone energy storage technologies to further improve the microgrid. It provides a crucial real-life demonstration of technology that can help to provide California a future of clean, sustainable and reliable energy. —Energy Commission Chair Robert B.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V. That platform will soon birth a striking luxury crossover, the Genesis G60.

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MAY 6, 2013

The plant initially will manufacture batteries for the Chevrolet Volt, and the volume is expected to consistently increase depending on the EV market and securing additional contracts. supplies EV batteries to more than 10 automotive OEM companies. The company is also working to procure additional programs for future production.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Under the hood are a Phi-Power dual-core electric motor and dual power inverters—all powered by an 800-volt Webasto battery system with EVDrive Technology that can discharge a megawatt of electrical energy. Torsen differential help supply power to the road via lightweight Forgeline wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

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MARCH 15, 2024

New Delhi: IndiGrid , India’s first and largest listed power sector infrastructure investment trust, has announced receiving a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a 180 MW / 360 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Gujarat.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

is introducing a 56-volt ultracapacitor module designed specifically to address the short-term ride-through and bridge power requirements of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for mission-critical installations such as data centers, hospitals, factories and telecommunication facilities. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

At the same time, we are continuously pushing our plug-in-hybrid offensive and the introduction of 48-volt-systems. This also strengthens our global competitiveness and puts us in a very good position concerning future mobility —Markus Schäfe, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain Management.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Automated disassembly reduces human exposure to toxic chemicals found inside the batteries and high power levels that are approaching the 900-volt level in some newer vehicles. The automated system, developed as part of DOE’s Critical Materials Institute, or CMI, can be easily reconfigured to any type of battery stack. —Jonathan Harter.

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JANUARY 8, 2015

Toshiba is supplying its SCiB cells ( earlier post ) to Johnson Controls for the application. The SCiB Lithium Titanate chemistry is effective at quickly recharging, works well in a wide range of temperatures and can be easily integrated into a vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system. Such an advanced start-stop system has two batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The battery, drive train and charging technology in the NEUE KLASSE will also have a higher voltage of 800 volts. To supply the battery cells needed for the NEUE KLASSE, the BMW Group has already awarded contracts in the two-digit billion-euro range for construction of battery cell factories to CATL and EVE Energy. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Volt Carbon Technologies illustrate the vital role of natural flake graphite in powering the transition to electric vehicles and how their cutting-edge technology advances the acquisition of the critical mineral.

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Vehicles Volt Carbon Electric Vehicles 111

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APRIL 3, 2013

H/EVs are equipped with multiple battery modules—typically controlled via CAN by the Battery Management System—which together can supply up to 500 Volts and also power other high-voltage applications such as Inverter, Start/Stop, DC/DC Converter, Charger and Air Conditioning systems.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

NEC Energy Solutions, along with NEC Corporation, has announced production availability of the Li-ion ALM 12V35 product line of 12-Volt batteries utilizing Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) technology from A123 Systems. The ALM 12V35 batteries are drop?in

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Purkeys will take orders for Maxwell’s ESM, which supplies dedicated power for truck engine starting, even when lead-acid batteries are drained and weakened by cold temperatures or excessive use, thereby eliminating costly jump-starts and downtime. Earlier post.). —Bruce Purkey, chief creative engineer at Purkeys.

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MAY 29, 2017

In addition to traction batteries, ACCUMOTIVE will produce batteries for Mercedes-Benz energy storage units and 48-volt-systems. The pioneering 48-volt on-board power supply is celebrating its premiere in the new generation of the S-Class and will be gradually introduced in various model series. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 31, 2021

Development of the lithium-ion energy storage system began in 2016 and was inspired by technologies that have proven themselves in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. The recuperation power is very low and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply.

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DECEMBER 13, 2011

LG Chem supplies the Li-ion cells for the Chevy Volt, for example.). The joint venture will lay the foundation for reliable sources of LFP with regard to the rapidly growing use of lithium-ion batteries for on-site energy storage and for electric and hybrid automobile drives.

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JUNE 24, 2022

As renewable energy capacity grows, the only way to drastically reduce coal in the electricity mix is by adding energy storage. Although some of the newer solar plants and wind farms are being set up with large amounts of battery storage, it could be decades before such investments have a significant impact.

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MAY 22, 2017

This makes our production network very well positioned for future mobility ,” said Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain. In addition to traction batteries, ACCUMOTIVE will produce batteries for Mercedes-Benz energy storage units and 48-volt-systems.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Bombardier EnerGstor wayside energy storage unit. Bombardier Transportation, a leading producer of rail vehicles and rail transportation equipment, systems and services, has selected Maxwell ultracapacitors as the energy storage element of the Bombardier EnerGstor braking energy recuperation system.

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Leveling of energy from both photovoltaic solar and wind power. Nissan Motor Co.,

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AUGUST 5, 2015

kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electrical energy storage and is packaged beneath the rear seat, allowing for a fully-usable trunk. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours. Home installation of a 240-volt outlet and home charging station are optional.

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MARCH 3, 2020

For the first time on a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the combustion engine is started by the electric motor—the compact hybrids do not have a separate 12-volt starter. kWh is used as an electric energy storage unit. The batteries are supplied by the wholly owned Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. Together with the 1.33-liter

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The European Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC) is delivering a paper this week outlining the consortium’s approach to 48V hybridization at the 2 nd International Conference on Advanced Automotive 48V Power Supply Systems in Düsseldorf. Earlier post.) 48V Batteries Hybrids'

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MARCH 3, 2010

Voith Turbo, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell’s 125-volt BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules (HTM125) for braking energy recuperation and torque assist in its DIWAhybrid parallel hybrid-electric transit bus drive systems. Voith inverter and energy storage system. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

To meet its new renewable energy goal, GM will continue to improve the energy efficiency of its operations while transitioning to clean sources for its power needs. In addition, the company anticipates costs to install and produce renewable energy will continue to decrease, resulting in more bottom-line returns.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG-exclusive, in-house developments. The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars.

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MAY 20, 2009

The objective of the project is to develop a high power and high energy electrical storage system that combines the strengths of each technology—high power density for ultracapacitors and high energy storage for Li-ion batteries—at equal or better system efficiency and net cost/density compared to current conventional Li-ion batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Both energy storage units in the electric A-Class are the same as the battery in the smart fortwo electric drive. Fluid cooling with a water-glycol mixture ensures a stable operating temperature supporting the high degree of efficiency and the longevity of the energy storage.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

For the first time on a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the combustion engine is started by the electric motor—the compact hybrids do not have a separate 12-volt starter. kWh is used as an electric energy storage unit. It can be charged at an external electric energy source. The electric machine achieves 75 kW.

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