Remove 2011 Remove Installation Remove Legal Remove Li-ion
article thumbnail

Johnson Controls showing new prismatic automotive Li-ion cells and sub-modules at Geneva Motor Show; planning sub-module production in 2014

Green Car Congress

Johnson Controls will showcase its next-generation low-profile prismatic automotive lithium-ion cells and sub-modules at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Under the terms of the agreement, which also ended the legal actions between the two, Johnson Controls acquired Saft’s share of the JV for $145 million in cash. Earlier post.).

Li-ion 199
article thumbnail

Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

Green Car Congress

Installed revenue by ESG technology, worldwide. Advanced lithium ion batteries, sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries, and compressed air energy storage (CAES) are other key technologies that will be utilized for bulk storage applications during the forecast period. 2010 vs 2011 forecasts. —Energy Storage on the Grid (2011).

article thumbnail

Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

Green Car Congress

For example, 220-volt charging stations will be installed at the employees’ homes to charge the vehicles. For the US, we also have to recognize the specific legal regulations as well as the different characteristics of the electricity supply: both the reduced 110-volt mains supply and the type of charging plugs.

Diesel 231
article thumbnail

BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

The electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage Li-ion battery pack (except from the component cells, which are sourced externally) were developed internally by the BMW Group under its eDrive program. The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console. Range extender.

BMW 247
article thumbnail

Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

Green Car Congress

Audi distinguishes between two basic types of lithium-ion battery. At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 The crucial factor is a protected installation position.

Audi 210