Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2011

The future grid will face significant challenges by providing clean power from intermittent resources to a much more dynamic load. To smooth out the intermittency of renewable energy production, low-cost electrical energy storage (EES) will become necessary. Among the most important factors are capital cost and life-cycle cost.

Li-ion 231

Li-ion Energy Storage Grid Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. Sustain 80-85% round trip efficiency in PSOC applications; 90-95% in deep cycle applications. Source: NS. Click to enlarge.

Lead Acid 225

Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

The company has already designed an integrated ultracapacitor module to provide regenerative power assistance in retrofitting lead-acid battery powered forklifts. The use of the module also prevents the battery from deep cycling, extending the life of the battery. Tags: Batteries.

Power 218

Power Powered Lead Acid Chad 218