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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

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JANUARY 6, 2013

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.).

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Lead Acid VRLA Batteries Battery

Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

In addition to Japan and the United States, Honda is considering the possibility of conducting a similar program in China. Kumagaya City: Using Kumagaya’s suburban metropolitan environment, study the practicality of applying Honda’s EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles to a park-and-ride system centered around Kagohara Station.

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Plug-in Honda Japan Plug

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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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