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Horizon Unveiling Small Hydrogen Refueling and Storage System for the Home

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Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies will introduce a “personal hydrogen station”—HydroFill—at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. HydroPak offers 60W output (120W peak) using water-activated sodium borohydride cartridges supplied by Horizon. The system has a generating capacity of 200 Wh.

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ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed selenium and selenium–sulfur (Se x S y )-based cathode materials for a new class of room-temperature lithium and sodium batteries. g), and it is included, in trace quantities, in supplements and personal care items. Click to enlarge. V) without failure. S y systems.

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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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In their paper, they discuss key advances in both more sustainable chemistries and operando techniques, along with some of the remaining challenges and possible solutions, as we personally perceive them. Substantial progress in battery technology is essential if we are to succeed in an energy transition towards a more carbon-neutral society.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Nitin Gadkari, India’s transport minister, who has stated that he drives an electric vehicle , has urged people to support the transition to electric vehicles. It is financed by a Rs 500 crore personal investment by Rahul and aims to disrupt the Indian motorcycle industry.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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DOE is looking for information on other and related potential early market applications, including but not limited to airport ground support equipment, personal mobility applications, and grounds-keeping equipment. Integrated renewable hydrogen systems and public-private community-based partnerships.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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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). The transportation market is in the process of getting fragmented beyond all recognition. safety requirements.