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Balqon Corporation introduces HIQAP industrial lithium-ion packs to replace lead-acid batteries

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Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, has introduced high-capacity lithium-ion batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries. HIQAP batteries include large format 1000 Ah and 700 Ah, 3.25

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid. And indeed, that’s how promoters of vehicle-to-grid technology perceive the EV.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

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– Self-Sufficient: Solar power eliminates the need for cumbersome extension cords and provides off-grid independence. Traditional lead-acid batteries are a popular choice given their cost, but modern lithium-ion variants offer extended lifespans, improved efficiency, greater energy density and storage capacity.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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But their reliance on mechanical components and intricate design presents drawbacks, including highly specialized maintenance needs, while flow batteries' electrolytes can be costly, corrosive or toxic. It means we are able to have the zinc-bromide chemical advantages within the advantages of lead-acid packaging.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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But their reliance on mechanical components and intricate design presents drawbacks, including highly specialized maintenance needs, while flow batteries' electrolytes can be costly, corrosive or toxic. It means we are able to have the zinc-bromide chemical advantages within the advantages of lead-acid packaging.

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Ecoult awarded largest battery-based renewable energy storage project in Australia; 1.6 MWh UltraBattery system

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The UltraBattery combines the advantages of advanced lead-acid battery technology with the advantages of an asymmetric capacitor, enabling an optimal balance of an energy-storing lead-acid battery with the quick charge acceptance, power discharge, and longevity of a capacitor. UltraBattery concept. Click to enlarge.

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AllCell and LG develop high-performance Li-ion battery for material handling market

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AllCell Technologies, LLC, a Chicago-based Lithium-ion battery pack manufacturer for smart-grid, autonomous and light electric vehicle applications, and LG Chem Ltd. In a field traditionally dominated by lead acid technology, lithium-ion is emerging as an attractive alternative due to its fast charge capability. IATA/UN 38.3

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