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JULY 30, 2018

Researchers at Jilin University in China have proposed a new strategy for designing hydrogen storage alloys with high capacity and long cycling life to improve the discharge capacity and cycling life of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Jiang (2018) “A strategy for designing new AB4.5-type 2018.07.041.

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Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Ni-Li Hydrogen 236

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

JERA and Toyota began discussions in 2018 to establish battery reuse technologies, which eventually led to this large-capacity, grid-connected Sweep Energy Storage System. The 485 kW / 1,260 kWh facility will comprise lithium-ion batteries, nickel metal-hydride batteries, and lead-acid batteries.

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Energy Storage Nickel Metal Hydride Toyota Energy 186

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

In FY 2018, Chubu Electric Power and Toyota will commence verification of the Storage Battery System. The initial stage will involve nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which are currently being used in large quantities, mainly in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

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NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Toyota 223

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DECEMBER 30, 2018

ABS, ETC, NiMH, LIB and PWB signify anti-lock braking system, electronic toll collection, Nickel metal hydride (battery), Lithium-ion battery, and printed wiring board, respectively. Recycling potential amounts of PMs from PWBs of ELVs in Japan 2040. The mean values (between minimum and maximum collection ratios) are shown.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Universal Japan Vehicles 321

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NOVEMBER 4, 2018

End-of-life (EoL) nickel-metal hydride batteries, permanent magnets, and fluorescent lamps (FL) have been the primary sources for recyclable REs, while the recovery of REs in EoL FL (Ce, Eu, La, Tb, or Y) includes comparatively fewer processing steps than the other potential sources. —corresponding author Hiroshi Hasegawa.

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Universal Nickel Metal Hydride Waste Cleaner 255

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Lexus is pricing the new 2018 RX 450hL three-row hybrid SUV—announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017—with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,620—$1,550 more than its gasoline-engined RX 350L AWD three-rowed sibling. The RX 450hL is set to go on sale at dealers in April.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid Price 210

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JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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