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Aqua Metals opens first AquaRefining center for low-pollution lead-acid battery recycling

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The company says that its proprietary AquaRefining is first environmentally friendly process to recycle lead-acid batteries (LABs). Interstate Batteries controls 20% of the lead-acid battery recycling market in the United States. Aqua Metals , Inc. Battery Systems Inc., The facility was also financed by a $36.2-million

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Pike forecasts sales of electric two-wheelers in Asia Pacific to reach more than 65M units in 2018; China dominates

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Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. more than 60 million units in 2018 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Click to enlarge.

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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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In the future, demand for storage batteries is expected to grow as they become necessary supply-stabilizing tools when expanding renewable energy in the movement toward CO 2 emissions reduction. The 485 kW / 1,260 kWh facility will comprise lithium-ion batteries, nickel metal-hydride batteries, and lead-acid batteries.

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OXIS Energy and Lithium Balance partner on Li-sulfur battery system for China e-scooter market; targeting spring 2018

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Lithium Balance is a battery management expert which has supplied its BMS systems for Li-ion based e-scooters for a decade. kWh using 10Ah OXIS Long Life cells; weighs 60% less than the current lead acid battery; and delivers a significant increase in range. The E-scooter itself will be manufactured in China.

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Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

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While increasing numbers of ships are phasing out heavy oil fuel in favor of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its lower CO 2 , NO x , and SO x emissions, storage battery technologies are attracting attention as a power supply for on-board equipment or as an auxiliary power source that will also help to reduce CO 2 emissions.

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Gravita India largest battery recycling firm enters into EV recycling business

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In 2018 the Gravita has signed a contract with Amara Raja Batteries Limited for Lead Acid Battery Scrap Collection and Recycling arrangements. Under this contract, Gravita shall collect and purchase Lead Acid Battery scrap from designated locations of Amara Raja. Gravita targets a supply of approx.

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Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India

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There are two types of batteries widely used in India at present is the lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. It is a part of the global Panasonic Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of audio-visual equipment, home appliances, electronic components, automotive electronics and environmental systems.

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