Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2013

In industry, molecular hydrogen and reactive reagents such as sodium borohydride are used as reducing agents during the production of pharmaceuticals, agrichemicals and ammonia for fertiliser. Manufacture of these substances is energy costly, leads to the release of carbon dioxide and they are difficult to handle and store, Dr. Colbran notes.

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Fuel Production Sodium Carbon 252

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For capacitors, voltage translates to electrons stored —the voltage drop across a capacitor is proportional to its total charge.) A team including researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University recently developed a durable, efficient energy harvester that combines piezoelectric composites with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Energy Carbon Fiber Solar Universal 135

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

The research group led by Mark Davis, the Warren and Katharine Schlinger Professor of Chemical Engineering at Caltech, describes the new, four-reaction process in an open access paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). C that is completely recyclable and does not involve toxic or corrosive intermediates.

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Water Davis Sodium Engine 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

The Jadar project would support the evolution of Rio Tinto—one of the world’s largest miners—into a chemical producer to make battery-grade lithium carbonate, a critical mineral used in large-scale batteries for electric vehicles and storing renewable energy. This is a significant moment for the lithium industry.

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Serbia Carbon Water Sodium 397

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

Over the years, extensive efforts have been devoted to addressing the first two problems, by encapsulating sulphur particles with conducting materials, including porous carbon, graphene oxide and conductive polymers, in an attempt to improve their electronic conductivity and limit polysulphide dissolution. Click to enlarge.

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Lithium Sulfur Batteries Battery Energy Storage 231

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

After years of anticipation, sodium-ion batteries are starting to deliver on their promise for energy storage. But so far, their commercialization is limited to large-scale uses such as storing energy on the grid. Sodium-ion batteries just don't have the oomph needed for EVs and laptops.

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Sodium Lithium Ion Battery Batteries 112

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

Substantial progress in battery technology is essential if we are to succeed in an energy transition towards a more carbon-neutral society. Abundances for alkali and alkali earth metals are shown in blue, transition metals in red and main group elements in green. Source: Grey and Tarascon. Click to enlarge. Source: Grey and Tarascon.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Battery Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

In the first group, 16 awards totaling $435 million will support fully integrated, regional Smart Grid demonstrations in 21 states, representing more than 50 utilities and electricity organizations with a combined customer base of almost 100 million consumers. Demonstration of Sodium Ion Battery for Grid Level Applications. 10,792,045.

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Energy Storage Grid Energy Wind 270

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2011

published in the ACS journal Chemical Reviews , reviews in detail four stationary storage systems considered the most promising candidates for electrochemical energy storage: vanadium redox flow; sodium-beta alumina membrane; lithium-ion; and lead-carbon batteries. Sodium-beta alumina membrane battery. Credit: ACS, Yang et al.

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Li-ion Energy Storage Grid Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Hybrid-electric vehicles have significantly reduced the time the engine is on, which inhibits the ability to purge fuel vapor stored in the carbon canister. —Julie Tolley, general manager, Fuel Emissions and Powertrain Controls, Eaton’s Vehicle Group. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Graphite is a pure form of carbon. Its physical structure allows it to store lithium ions. Some advanced designs use a small amount of silicon, which can store more energy. Some advanced designs use a small amount of silicon, which can store more energy. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms.

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Future Battery Batteries Li-ion 113

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

The piston rings are carbon-coated to minimize internal friction and optimize the wearing characteristics. The exhaust valves, which are subject to high thermal loads, are hollow and sodium-cooled. The low (dry) engine weight of 412.4 lbs (187 kg) is the result of lightweight construction methods.

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Mercedes Fuel Engine Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

The projects selected are grouped into 10 areas: Energy Storage (6 projects). Carbon Capture (5 projects). Eagle Picher, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications.

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