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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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With regard to overall storage capability and potential for further fuel efficiency improvements, the demand for larger battery systems based on lithium, nickel and sodium will continue to grow through the increased market penetration of vehicles with higher levels of hybridization and electrification. Click to enlarge.

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NSF to award $13M to projects focused on electrochemical and organic photovoltaic systems

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The goal of the Energy for Sustainability program is to support fundamental engineering research that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and fuels, and for energy storage. Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate. Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries will not be considered by this program. Advanced Batteries for Transportation and Renewable Energy Storage.

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NSF to award up to $13M for fundamental work on sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels

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The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a grants opportunity notice ( PD-14-7644 ) for up to about $13 million in awards to fundamental research and education that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels. Batteries Biomass Financing Fuels Power Generation'

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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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Different from traditional fuel vehicles, pollution-free has become their biggest advantage. Chemical batteries are currently the most widely used battery type in the field of electric vehicles, which can be further divided into two categories: storage batteries and fuel cells. It can meet the power requirements of electric vehicles.

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Pike Research forecasts accelerating hybrid locomotive sales from 2015-2020

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Hurst also notes that the market for hybrid locomotives faces stiff competition from newer fuel-efficient locomotives such as diesel gensets, and in many world regions, the locomotive engine does not have to meet strict emissions rules. Advanced lead acid batteries will make inroads as well.

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

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Reliable, secure supplies of minerals and software are core elements for EVs, which represent a “shift from a fuel-intensive to a material-intensive energy system,” according to a. One possible solution is to move away from lithium-ion batteries and nickel-metal hydrides batteries to other battery chemistries such as.

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