Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The unique feature of the M5BAT (Modular Multimegawatt, Multitechnology Medium-Voltage Battery Storage System) storage system lies in its modular design, which combines different battery technologies for optimal use. Beta-motion GmbH’s high-output lithium-ion batteries will be used for efficient load management. million (US$8.9-million)

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Batteries Battery VRLA Lithium Ion 290

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2013

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.). Ying Shi, Christopher A.

Lead Acid 240

Lead Acid VRLA Batteries Battery 240

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The battery-electric NS-999, “under the long hood”. 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. Micro-hybrid testing against VRLA. Source: NS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

Lead Acid 225

Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225