Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2014

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have devised an alloying strategy that enables sodium-beta batteries to operate at significantly lower temperatures. The new electrode enables sodium-beta batteries to last longer, helps streamline their manufacturing process and reduces the risk of accidental fire.

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Sodium Batteries Battery Energy Storage 218

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 24, 2023

An example, she says, is the task of balancing energy flows in the power grid. The particles can compose up to 80 percent of the liquid’s weight while leaving it no more viscous than motor oil. Then there are the new battery chemistries that are not lithium based—for instance, sodium-ion and graphene-based batteries.

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Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Li-ion 145

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors. We have oil! safety requirements.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34