Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

(MHI) has decided to build a commercial production verification plant in Nagasaki Prefecture and launch its operation by autumn 2010 in a move toward the company’s full-scale entry into the lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) battery market.

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Lithium Ion Recharge Mitsubishi Batteries 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Positioning of the new Li-ion cells for PHEVs. Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd., which develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications such as hybrid electric vehicles, have developed new lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2012

The 40-foot “E-Bus” is based on New Flyer’s 40-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit bus and is powered by a 120 kWh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack developed by MHI. Gravimetric energy density of the cells is 132 Wh/kg; volumetric energy density is 266 Wh/L.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

MHI), has developed Japan’s first cargo container-type large-capacity energy storage system using Li-ion batteries. The system is capable of providing power of up to one megawatts (MW), and its mobility makes the system suitable for a wide range of applications, including emergency use. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Energy Storage Mitsubishi Energy 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Honda selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery to power the Fit EV. The SCiB generates little heat even during this fast recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module. times that of other Li-ion batteries. 20Ah SCiB cell. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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JULY 2, 2010

The SCiB is Toshiba’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery that combines high levels of safety with a long life and rapid recharging. In bringing the SCiB to EV, Toshiba has developed a new original anode material and a new electrolyte that enhances both safety and rapid recharging. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2010

Bicycle parking lot in Sakurashinmachi, Setagaya, where Sanyo’s Smart Energy System “Solar Parking Lot” is installed. Top-right shows the box containing the lithium-ion battery systems and battery chargers. Sanyo is using its new Standard Battery System for Power Storage announced in November 2009 in the system.

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Installation Solar Hybrid Lithium Ion 210