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New Airbus lab in Shenzhen to push battery technology for electric aerial vehicles; collaboration with BYD

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Although lithium-ion is considered the most effective technology currently available for rechargeable batteries, the battery recalls are a reminder that it is not without safety concerns, which limits its use in aviation. In 2016, millions of electronic devices had to be recalled after a battery fault caused units to overheat and explode.

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Tesla files patent to recover and recycle nickel and cobalt in old batteries

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Batteries are the lifeblood of electric cars, and as more companies enter the EV sector, batteries and battery materials are becoming less available due to growing demand. It is sometimes difficult or expensive to purchase metal sulfate products from the market due to their limited availability,” the patent states.

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FAA grounds US Boeing 787 Dreamliners after second incident with Li-ion battery; GS Yuasa Lithium Power the manufacturer

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Boeing selected Thales , a leading provider of onboard and ground systems for the civil aerospace market, to provide the lithium-ion battery technology, along with other systems and components for the 787. We will make available the entire resources of The Boeing Company to assist.

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Chemetall Lithium Awarded 5.7M to Set Up Pilot Li-ion Battery Recycling Plant

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As few electric vehicles have entered the market, there is limited knowledge and expertise on the collecting and recycling of large lithium-ion batteries. This facility is also only one of two technologies in North America that can recycle nickel cadmium batteries, which is a common consumer type of rechargeable battery.

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PSA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for start-stop systems

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Lead-acid batteries, the most common battery choice, are low-cost, easily available and relatively safe. Nickel-zinc batteries are chemically similar to nickel-cadmium, but differ significantly in their voltage. The nickel-zinc cell delivers more than 0.4V Earlier post.). Batteries'

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Kangoo be bop Z.E. electric vehicle available for test drive

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prototype electric vehicle available for test drives. The absence of noise from the motor, the immediate availability of peak torque and the linear acceleration curve mean that drivers will need to develop new habits. The Renault-Nissan Alliance intends to mass market zero-emission vehicles. The Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.

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PIP Declares Victory

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PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. Most have advertised their intentions to bring PHEV s to the market –some as early as next year. And third, was national security. The fuel infrastructure is already in place.