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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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The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future. stop-in-motion, voltage stabilisation).

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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Fast recharge of the battery during these micro-cycles under a broad range of real world usage conditions, like temperature and driving profiles, is a pre-requisite for consistently high availability of stop/start and other essential functions for the customer. It is a more durable 12V lead-acid battery. 2011.12.045.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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The Gelion battery recharges during the day, then takes over when the sun doesn't shine. "We Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials." To enable a fast ramp-up in production, Maschmeyer hit on the idea of going with a sealed lead-acid battery format that has been established for over 30 years. "It

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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The Gelion battery recharges during the day, then takes over when the sun doesn't shine. "We Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials." To enable a fast ramp-up in production, Maschmeyer hit on the idea of going with a sealed lead-acid battery format that has been established for over 30 years. "It

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PowerGenix to supply NiZn batteries for traffic light backup systems

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PowerGenix, the manufacturer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered an exclusive agreement with PSI Acquisition, LLC to supply battery cells for UP-Stealth, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the traffic industry.

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PSA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for start-stop systems

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PowerGenix, the developer of high-performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, has entered into an innovation contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën Automobiles under which PSA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the use of PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries as a replacement for lead-acid in stop-start vehicles.

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Lead-Carbon Battery Company Axion Power Completes $26M Private Placement Stock Offering

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Axion Power has developed several technological improvements to traditional lead-acid batteries, and owns numerous patents covering them. Resulting enhancements include deeper cycling, longer life, elimination of sulfation and shedding on the negative plate, lighter weight, and easier and more rapid recharging capabilities.

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