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APRIL 21, 2011

Flow diagram of the battery system, defined by the functional unit of 50 MJ stored and delivered to the powertrain. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles.

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MAY 20, 2013

plans to increase its output of lithium-ion batteries for the Prius and other models to more than 200,000 units a year. Most of Toyota’s hybrids still rely on NiMH batteries. The Nikkei report said that Toyota hopes to extend the range of its hybrid cars by reducing their weight with smaller lithium-ion batteries.

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JUNE 5, 2021

These investments will allow ATC to remanufacture batteries and electric drive units for both plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. ATC will launch remanufacture of both NiMH and LiON batteries and electric drive units in the 3 rd quarter of 2021 in Oklahoma City and 4 th quarter of 2021 in Zhangjiang, China.

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JUNE 20, 2012

which has been extracting rare earth metals from used nickel-metal hydride batteries at the plant of Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., Honda will pursue the recycling of precious resources by reusing extracted rare earth metals not only for nickel-metal hydride batteries, but also for use in a wide range of parts. CO 2 from product use.

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JULY 25, 2011

(ECD), a global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, has initiated a process to divest its Ovonic Battery Company (OBC) subsidiary. —Jay Knoll, Interim President of ECD.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Although NiMH is still the dominant battery in the high-voltage hybrid market, Li-ion technology started to take market share around 2009 and is expected to continually increase its share with time. Li-Ion batteries for strong hybrids are in short supply. Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e.,

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

In its new ten-year market outlook to 2027, Roskill, a leading provider of international metals and minerals research, forecasts primary nickel consumption to rise by just under 4% per year between 2017 and 2027, driven by increased consumption by stainless steel producers and by growth in demand in the automotive battery sector.

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OCTOBER 29, 2011

Volkswagen Group member SEAT, Ficosa and Sanyo have signed an agreement to promote the development of batteries for electric vehicles in Spain and Portugal. Ficosa is a leader in the development and production of vehicle components and systems worldwide.

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MAY 30, 2012

BASF Corporation, through its Ovonic battery materials affiliate, has granted OM Group, Inc. OMG) a royalty-bearing license covering cathode precursor materials used in lithium-ion batteries. The license also covers the proprietary processes used to manufacture these materials.

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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. In 2011, PowerGenix delivered its first production prototype product for the micro-hybrid stop-start market.

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JULY 31, 2010

has completed its new factory for automotive lithium-ion batteries in its Kasai Plant (Kasai city, Hyogo prefecture, Japan.) The factory will start with a production capacity of 1 million cells per month, with the aim to expand the production scale depending on demand. Sanyo Electric Co.,

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JUNE 2, 2020

As a crucial raw material in Li-ion batteries used to electrify vehicles, a significant volume of nickel sulfate will be required in the decade ahead from the booming automotive sector. Over the next decade, Roskill forecasts an explosive growth rate for the consumption of nickel in batteries (mostly in the form of nickel sulfate).

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It would be an outstandingly good attribute for our product line-up. Because of battery production limitations Toyota has a global supply restriction on hybrids. The system includes a 35kW electric motor integrated within its eight-speed automatic transmission and a 1.87kWh NiMH battery pack to charge it.

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MAY 26, 2014

While there are no 48 V models in production today, these are the next phase of an incremental multi-generational product plan for cost-effective improvement in vehicle fuel economy. LTO is able to charge and discharge faster than other Li-ion batteries, but has a lower energy density. Click to enlarge. Noting a predicted 3.7

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MARCH 10, 2011

PowerGenix, the manufacturer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered an exclusive agreement with PSI Acquisition, LLC to supply battery cells for UP-Stealth, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the traffic industry.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Lithium ion batteries currently dominate the nascent market for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and are slowly becoming selected for use in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and stop-start vehicles (SSVs), the report notes. —research director John Gartner.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Ford calculates that its third-generation hybrid system, which among other enhancements replaces NiMH batteries with Li-ion batteries, could reduce the company’s use of expensive rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds (227,000 kg) a year, based on its past hybrid sales and projections for the future.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

will procure batteries for hybrid vehicles from Sanyo Electric Co. starting around 2011 because Panasonic EV Energy (PEVE), the automaker’s own automotive battery joint venture with Panasonic, cannot keep up with demand. It will first use Sanyo batteries in a hybrid minivan slated to debut around 2011. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

In this joint venture VARTA Microbattery will contribute its know-how in the area of Lithium-ion batteries as well as its production technology. VARTA Microbattery has more than 100 years experience in the area of various electrochemical systems from Lithium to metal-air systems as well as in their research, development and production.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Pike Research forecasts that the global market for all electric-drive buses—including hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell buses—grow steadily over the next. would purchase 500 battery electric buses. Since 2009, hundreds of battery buses have been deployed. Li-ion batteries. from 2012 to 2018.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

On 13 February ECD sold its majority owned subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. OBC is the inventor and worldwide licensor of NiMH rechargeable battery technology and is pursuing advanced battery technologies, including cathode materials for lithium-ion chemistry batteries. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 20, 2012

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has updated its global Li-ion automotive battery study ( earlier post ). The study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants examines the market for lithium-ion batteries in cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles as well as buses with hybrid and electric drive systems. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 14, 2009

will spend about ¥30 billion (US$314 million) to build an automotive lithium-ion battery plant. The new factory is expected to come onstream by the end of fiscal 2010, with capacity to produce enough lithium-ion batteries for more than 100,000 standard hybrid vehicles in fiscal 2011. Sanyo Electric Co. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 4, 2009

plans to begin commercial production in 2012 of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The plug-ins will use Li-ion batteries produced by Toyota’s joint venture with Panasonic Corp., PEVE provides the NiMH packs for current Toyota hybrids. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. Panasonic EV Energy Co. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 1, 2009

Ah, lithium-ion batteries for use in the team’s vehicle. Separately, Panasonic will provide the same lithium-ion batteries to a team from Japan’s Tokai University which is also competing in the same category. Under the sponsorship agreement, Panasonic is providing the MIT SEVT team with its 2.9

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JUNE 15, 2009

A battery management system is a key component of advanced automotive electric energy storage systems. Engineering firm Ricardo has developed a generic battery management system (BMS) for Li-ion batteries that is independent of cell size or chemistry. Tags: Batteries Vehicle Systems.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. The electric motor is connected to a nickel metal hydride (NiMh) battery that stores electric energy recovered from braking and other driving situations. Panamera S Hybrid. Click to enlarge. That equates to CO 2 emissions of 159 g/km.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

PHEV/EV Models 2010-2012 by Battery Chemistry. In the near term, the Li-ion market, and the electric vehicle (EV) industry in general, will be largely fueled by government subsidies, incentives, and production goals, the report says. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. —Pike senior analyst John Gartner.

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MAY 11, 2009

Saft has signed an agreement with ESMA , a Russian company, to cooperate in the development, production and commercialization of supercapacitors based on ESMA’s technology. The agreement enables Saft to add the new supercapacitor technology to its portfolio of leading edge battery technologies. Tags: Batteries.

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MAY 13, 2011

Concurrent with launch, however, Toyota announced that it forecasts an unavoidable delay in delivery of the Prius α due to the ongoing effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake on production. The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack.). Battery (5-seat). Battery (7-seat). Earlier post.). Engine power.

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JULY 16, 2010

In May, Tesla and TMC announced their intent to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support. Those vehicles were powered by a 288V, 26 kWh NiMH battery pack with a range of about 80 miles between charges, according to Toyota. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

has signed an agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroen to supply nickel-metal hydride batteries for diesel-electric hybrids. Peugeot wants to be the first car maker to put diesel-electric powertrains into production vehicles. The French auto company will use the batteries in the 2011 Peugeot 3008 SUV.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Hybrid vehicle production for Toyota in Europe has doubled to reach a record 116,383 units produced at the company’s manufacturing facilities in France (Yaris Hybrid) and in the United Kingdom (Auris Hybrid and Auris Hybrid Touring Sports). liter gasoline engine with a light, compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The 3008 HYbrid4 concept previews the production model that will appear in spring 2011. The 3008 HYbrid4 ( earlier post ) previews the production model scheduled to appear in the spring of 2011, while the experimental RCZ HYbrid4 is a sports car application of the same hybrid system. Click to enlarge. The 200V, 5.5 The 200V, 5.5

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

BASF has acquired Ovonic Battery Company (OBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. Ovonic is a leading producer of NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery technology, including the production of cathode active materials (CAMs) for this battery type. Based in Rochester Hills, Mich.,

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OCTOBER 11, 2007

It makes lots of sense, given Chinese battery production. I recalled hearing in 2005 that BYD acquired a license from Ovonics to manufacture NiMH batteries. Now, using Lithium (a Chinese product without lead!) Now, using Lithium (a Chinese product without lead!), we get a name, F6E, and a photo.

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