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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L HyBoost demonstrator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). HyBoost thus provides a very practical demonstration of what can be achieved today in terms of CO 2 reduction using a conventional powertrain architecture and available efficiency improving technologies.

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Aqueous Hybrid Ion battery company Aquion files for Chap. 11, targets sale of assets

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Aquion Energy Inc., the developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court of the District of Delaware. Energy Technology , 3: 20–31. Mohamed, A.,

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? Battery storage can optimize the energy mix, but is also limited.

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Manganese hydride molecular sieve for practical hydrogen storage could cost roughly 5x less than 700 bar tanks

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The team projects that reasonable estimates for production costs and loss of performance due to system implementation result in total energy storage costs roughly 5 times cheaper than those for 700 bar tanks, potentially opening doors for increased adoption of hydrogen as an energy vector. Hoang and David M.

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Chinese Researchers Develop LFP Cathode Material That Is a Reasonable Compromise Between Battery Capacity and Supercapacitor Power

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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology successfully designed and synthesized a nanocomposite of LiFePO 4 nanoparticles embedded in nanoporous carbon matrix (LFP-NP@NPCM) as a cathode material for high-power, high-energy lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and supercapacitors.

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Univ. of Texas researchers propose lithium- or sodium-water batteries as next generation of high-capacity battery technology; applicable for EVs and grid storage

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The possibility of a flow-through mode for the cathode allows flexibility of the cell design for safe, large-capacity electrical-energy storage at an acceptable cost, they conclude. In theory, the specific energy of a lithium-oxygen (air) battery is 5200 W h kg -1. In 2009, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu named Dr. John B.

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Envia Systems announcement may herald the first wave of DOE-supported commercial high energy density Li-ion cells with Si-C anodes

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A challenge with nanostructured silicon materials is delivering the required functionality (energy density, cycle life, safety) at an acceptable manufacturing cost. Envia is targeting its high energy density Li-ion cells at plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. high capacity, increased safety and low cost.

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