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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. 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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The comments are part of the formal submission made by the industry group to EU regulators who concluded the public consultation phase of the review of the End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive this week. There are no current or future resource availability issues with metals used in lead-based batteries. The review.

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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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Proposals requesting a substantially higher amount than this, without prior consultation with the Program Director, may be returned without review. Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion with new cathode chemistries are appropriate. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000.