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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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The project plans to operate grid storage batteries for recharge and discharge operations, connected to the Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., The 485 kW / 1,260 kWh facility will comprise lithium-ion batteries, nickel metal-hydride batteries, and lead-acid batteries.

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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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Several battery technologies are able to provide these functions in different combinations, with nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries preferred at higher voltages due to their fast recharge capability, good discharge performance and lifetime endurance. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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All hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles equipped with high-voltage, advanced rechargeable battery systems also utilize a second electrical system on 12V level for controls, comfort features, redundancy and safety features. There are no current or future resource availability issues with metals used in lead-based batteries.

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3D self-assembling nanostructure for cathodes enables very rapid charge and discharge without sacrificing capacity; potential for EVs

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The team achieved rates of up to 400C and 1,000C for lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride chemistries, respectively (where a 1C rate represents a one-hour complete charge or discharge), enabling fabrication of a lithium-ion battery that can be 90% charged in 2 minutes. Huigang Zhang, Xindi Yu & Paul V. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2011.38.

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University of Illinois licenses StructurePore cathode technology to Xerion for commercialization of the ultra-rapid charging technology

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Xerion and the University believe that this technology, now called “StructurePore”, will enable Xerion to develop a rechargeable battery with significantly higher charging capacity than that which is presently available with ultra-fast charge / ultra-fast discharge capabilities. Earlier post.). Xerion Advanced Battery Corp.

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RIKEN team develops high-performance lithium-iodine battery system with higher energy density than conventional Li-ion

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The reversible redox reaction without the formation of resistive solid products promotes rechargeability, demonstrating 100 cycles with negligible capacity fading. Li metal with 1 M of LiPF 6 in ethylene carbonate (EC)/dimethyl carbonate (DMC) electrolyte was used for the anode. kWh kg -1 cell (1.0 500 km) [311 miles].

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging. The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources. THE BOTTOM LINE.