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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Several battery technologies are able to provide these functions in different combinations, with nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries preferred at higher voltages due to their fast recharge capability, good discharge performance and lifetime endurance. Nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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JPL’s new batteries have simplified packaging and design, are low- cost, and can be easily integrated into electric vehicles. Multiple-Electron Aqueous Battery. The University of Maryland (UMD) will use water-based magnesium and hydrogen chemistries to improve the energy density and reduce the cost of an electric vehicle battery.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons. The most important auxiliaries include a coolant pump and the recirculation fan—a turbo compressor that forces air into the cells, returning unconsumed hydrogen back to the anode and thus increasing efficiency. liters (1.0 US gal) of gasoline.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. No announced plans. Expects production around 2014.

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