Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. billion market for energy storage devices, according to a 2012 Lux Research report on micro and mild hybrids. Earlier post.)

Nickel Cadmium 230

Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2009

Chinese carmaker BYD and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities. —Dr. Hackenberg.

BYD 150

BYD Lithium Ion Li-ion Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2011

Aza-CMPs exhibit large capacitance, high power and energy densities (approaching those of current-generation Li-ion batteries), and enable repetitive energy storage and power supply with an excellent cycle life. In contrast to a battery, there is only a shift of charge; no chemical transformation occurs.

Polymer 247

Polymer F-150 Energy Power 247