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Chubu Electric Power, Toyota partner on reuse and subsequent recycling of NiMH and Li-ion electrified vehicle batteries

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Chubu Electric Power Co., The two companies aim to reuse batteries collected from electrified vehicles (hybrids and EVs) manufactured by Toyota as a storage battery system for utilization in meeting various challenges posed by the electric power system.

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Jilin team improves hydrogen storage alloys to boost performance of NiMH batteries

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Researchers at Jilin University in China have proposed a new strategy for designing hydrogen storage alloys with high capacity and long cycling life to improve the discharge capacity and cycling life of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. 2018.07.041.

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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The ESS is designed as a retrofit to replace the nickel metal hydride (NiMH)-based energy storage system currently used in Allison hybrid buses. The elevated energy rating provides longer life and more available power. Li-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc.

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ARTS Energy in supply agreement with Hunan Copower for NiMH cells for HEV applications in Europe; 1st step into transportation market

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France-based ARTS Energy, a manufacturer of battery-based energy storage solutions using a variety of chemistries, is entering the hybrid-electric vehicle and very high power application markets via a strategic partnership with Hunan Copower EV Battery Co, a subsidiary of the Corun Group.

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Report: Sanyo To Supply NiMH Batteries For Peugeot Diesel-Electric Hybrids

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has reached an agreement to supply NiMH batteries to PSA Peugeot Citroen for its diesel-electric hybrid cars starting in 2011. Both will use a diesel engine to power their front wheels and a motor to power their rear ones. The Nikkei reports that Sanyo Electric Co.

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Small NIMH Batteries to Power an Electric Car?

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1100 mah NIMH batteries. Can I wire them together to make a battery pack large enough to power an AC electric car? I have several hundred 7.4v Hi, ManZie.

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ATC Drivetrain launches remanufacturing solutions for electric vehicles in North America and Asia

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Although electrification of vehicles is gaining momentum, it’s important to remember there are still more than a billion internal combustion engine-powered vehicles in the world and their lifespan continues to increase. —George Kostopoulos, Vice President Global Sales and Marketing at ATC Drivetrain.