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APRIL 2, 2013

Aquion Energy , Inc., a developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) stationary energy storage systems, has completed the first closing of a $35 million Series D financing round. The batteries have shown high cycle life of more than 5,000 cycles at high rates, (100% DoD).

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The cathode is made up of exceptionally cost-effective, Earth-abundant precursor materials. The result is ultra-high-energy, safe and low-cost solid-state rechargeable batteries. In October, Solid Power became an Affiliate Member of the US Department of Energy’s Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR).

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Enzymatic fuel cells containing a 15% (wt/v) maltodextrin solution have an energy-storage density of 596?Ah?kg Sugar is a perfect energy storage compound in nature. Then, low-cost biocatalyst enzymes are used as catalyst instead of platinum. The enzymes and fuels used to build the device are biodegradable.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Nowadays, due to their outstanding energy and power density, Li-ion batteries have become a mainstay for EES [electrical energy storage]. However, the concerns regarding the high cost and the limited lithium reserves in the earth’s crust have driven the researchers to search more sustainable alternative energy storage solutions.

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JUNE 4, 2014

We are currently expanding our Auto Start-Stop technology across 70 percent of our lineup, and this dual-battery system has the potential to bring even more levels of hybridization to our vehicles for greater energy savings across the board. —Ted Miller, senior manager, Energy Storage Strategy and Research, Ford Motor Company.

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MAY 14, 2014

noted in their 2013 review of challenges and opportunities for the technology, the electrolyte in such a system thus not only acts as charge carrier, but also as the active material. This facility will allow the company to meet demand for specialty energy storage markets such as medical devices and satellites. Energy Environ.

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MARCH 27, 2019

LL was established in 2013 after developing an entirely new methodology in the construction of electric motor and generator technologies that create more power while using less energy. This results in a more compact and low-cost power electronic converter at the required power ratings used in commercial propulsion units.

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AUGUST 16, 2013

That is about three times as much power per square centimeter as other membrane-less system—a power density that is an order of magnitude higher than that of many lithium-ion batteries and other commercial and experimental energy-storage systems. A paper on the work is published in Nature Communications. —Braff et al.

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JULY 9, 2013

Malikopoulos 2013. energy management) problem along with a range of different approaches (e.g., energy management) problem along with a range of different approaches (e.g., We model HEV operation as a controlled Markov chain using the average cost criterion. —Malikopoulos (2013). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Recently, there has been much interest in the development of electronic and energy storage devices using paper and textile components. 14× higher for the folded Miura cell at the 20 th cycle, indicating that the Miura folding could be used to increase the energy density of the Li-ion battery. —Cheng et al. Batteries'

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MAY 15, 2015

Although lithium-ion batteries are currently the predominant battery technology in electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as other energy storage applications, sodium-ion could offer significant cost, safety and sustainability benefits. Oxford University was also a partner. Sodium-ion intercalation batteries—i.e.,

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Large-scale energy storage systems are needed to deal with intermittent electricity production of solar and wind. While high-energy Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are expected to contribute in part to the solution, the high cost and low stability prohibit wide application in this area, the researchers observe.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. Funds for the 13 projects come from the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program. This technology would increase efficiency and lower production costs.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), signed a one-year supply agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. kWh battery pack from Johnson Controls will go on sale in 2013. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

The research has received funding from the EU’s Seventh Framework Program (FP/2007-2013) under grant agreement Nº266391. For vehicle applications, it is desirable to have devices with high energy density, high power density, long cycle and shelf life, and low cost.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

As of 2013, $34 million in EISG awards has led to $1.8 The project aims to increase energy efficiency of set top boxes beyond current and planned EnergyStar and Department of Energy standards. Russell Carrington of Thermaphase Energy, Inc. The project aims to increase the generation of clean, low cost, efficient energy.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e., Energy storage technology solutions for advanced vehicles by vehicle category. billion in 2015 and $9.2 billion in 2020. Source: AAB. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 8, 2013

They suggest that a low cost, non-flammable and heavy-metal-free aqueous cathode can contribute to the feasibility of scale-up of lithium-iodine batteries for practical energy storage. The specific energy density (~0.33 kWh kg -1 cell (1.0 500 km) [311 miles]. —Zhao et al.

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JANUARY 1, 2014

In recent years, metal oxides such as Fe 2 O 3 , NiO, CuO and SnO 2 have been the focus of anode materials for Li-ion battery due to the increasing demand for high energy storage. These metal oxides electrodes have shown much higher Li-ion storage capacities than that of commercial graphite anodes. —Kan and Wang.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

—Ahmad Pesaran, Energy Storage Group Manager in NREL’s Transportation and Hydrogen Systems Center. Oxenham (2013) “Design and Simulation of Spirally-Wound, Lithium-Ion Cells Lithium-Ion Batteries: Modeling,” ECS Transactions 50 (26): 209-218 doi: 10.1149/05026.0209ecst. Resources. Spotnitz, S. Hartridge, G. Damblanc, G.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Assess the technical and economic feasibility of thermal compression for cost-effective pressurization of hydrogen to 700 bar for hydrogen fueling stations, as well as demonstrate the concept in a small-scale test system. Develop reversible fuel cells for energy storage applications based on alkaline exchange membrane technology.

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JUNE 4, 2013

This will potentially allow for this high-performance composite electrode to be scaled up for manufacturing the next generation of high-energy Li-ion batteries, which are important for applications in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems that require both low-cost and reliable battery systems.

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JUNE 24, 2015

NREL research confirms that after being used to power a car, a Li-ion battery retains approximately 70% of its initial capacity—making its reuse a valuable energy storage option for electric utilities, before battery materials are recycled. —Ahmad Pesaran, NREL Energy Storage Group Manager.

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MARCH 18, 2013

The unit cost of batteries will decline with increased production and development; in addition, the energy storage (in kilowatt-hours) required for a given vehicle range will decline with vehicle load reduction and improved electrical component efficiency. Making hydrogen with low GHG emissions is more costly (e.g.,

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JUNE 19, 2013

The soft and mesoporous wood fiber substrate can be utilized as a new platform for low cost Na-ion batteries, the team suggests. Grid scale storage requires a low cost, safe, and environmentally benign battery system. The target application for Na-ion batteries, therefore, is grid-scale energy storage.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

This material, together with the low-cost catalysts and injection moulded components developed, offer a prototype stack costing 43% of its PEM counterpart. The HydroGEN project focused on the realization of electrolyzer cost reduction through advances in materials technology and system simplification.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

South Plainfield, New Jersey) will demonstrate an innovative tidal turbine system that incorporates a Hydraulic Energy Transfer system to pressurize and pump water to low-cost onshore hydroelectric generating stations. Sunlight Photonics, Inc. Princeton Power Systems, Inc. DOE Funding: $2,400,000.

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JULY 21, 2016

Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. The Battery500 Consortium aims to triple the specific energy (to 500 Wh/kg) relative to today’s battery technology while achieving 1,000 electric vehicles cycles.

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JANUARY 21, 2016

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. Area of Interest (AOI) 3: Accelerated Development and Deployment of Low-Cost Automotive Mg Sheet Components. per pound of weight saved. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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APRIL 6, 2015

The objective of CAEBAT is to incorporate existing and new models into design suites/tools with the goal of shortening design cycles and optimizing batteries (cells and packs) for improved performance, safety, long life, and low cost. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides funding for the research.

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Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Lutz believes there will be rapid battery development over the next three to four years that will provide more energy storage.

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