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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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Volkswagen and Varta Microbattery Ltd. to Collaborate on Next-Generation Li-ion Systems for Electric Drive Vehicles

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However, the company’s focus to date has been more on supply of miniature battery technologies for mobile communication, medical and electronic equipment. On the rechargeable (secondary) cell side, Varta produces NiMH button, NiMH cylindrical, Lithium polymer, Lithium button, Lithium cylindrical and Lithium prismatic cells.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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“We want to test it and get it into production,” Mr [Anders] Jensen, head of the Smart brand team, told the Financial Times on Wednesday.The brand chose London for the pilot in part because of its network of free public recharging stations. NiMH is the risk-free pathway. There is a market for cool and clean at the low and high end.

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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The converter converts the 200 volts from the high-voltage battery pack into 12 volts to supply the vehicle’s onboard systems. High-voltage NiMH battery pack. The NiMH batteries are located under the trunk sill, near the electric motor. Sanyo is the provider of the NiMH batteries. Energy recovery.

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Hybrid DLC-Battery Energy Storage System for Streetcars

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Siemens earlier this year launched a new hybrid energy storage system for streetcars that combines a double-layer capacitor (DLC) and NiMH battery pack. A tram can use this stored energy to travel relatively long distances without having to be supplied with power from the contact line. miles) without an overheadcontactt line (OCL).

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. High Output Battery.

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Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more

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While the above sprinkler controllers do offer you simple smart controls over your sprinkler and irrigation systems, if you want to take it a step further and have complete control over your water supply as it comes from your spigot, you’ll need to pair any of them alongside the Smart Hose Timer for $78 , down from $100.

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