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Exide Technologies and Maxwell Technologies form strategic alliance to develop and market integrated battery-ultracapacitor solutions

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The integrated products developed through our alliance with Maxwell Technologies will provide a wide range of benefits for users who require the most that today’s battery technology has to offer. Maxwell offers ultracapacitor cells ranging in capacitance from one to 3,000 farads and multi-cell modules ranging from 16 to 125 volts.

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U Texas team develops cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery

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That increased energy density can lead to longer battery life for a phone or greater range for an electric vehicle with each charge. Ni NMA outperforms both NMC and NCA and only slightly trails NMCAM and a commercial cathode after 1000 deep cycles. Manganese and aluminum make up the other key elements.

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done with phase two

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m still planning on using # 12 gp 27 deep cycle batts as my power pack I hope that gets me at least 40 mi. As I have a charging station at work. ve learned is that I think I will choose a higher rated controller (either the Kelly 144v/800 amp- or the ubiquitous Curtis 1231c 500 amp) and hopefully not be disappointed.

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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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Advanced lead-based batteries (AGM and EFB technologies) are installed to meet extra requirements in start-stop and basic- micro-hybrid vehicles, due to their increased charge recoverability and higher deep-cycle resistance. In full-hybrid vehicles, the stored energy is also used for a certain range of electric driving.

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Balqon Begins Production of Electric Port Drayage Trucks for San Pedro Ports

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Designed specifically for short-haul or drayage operations, this heavy-duty truck can pull a 60,000-pound cargo container at a top speed of 40 mph, and has a range between 30 to 60 miles per battery charge. Total capacity of the pack at full charge is 160 kWh. Maximum output at each charge port is 40 kW.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). The constantly fully charged battery supplies the vehicle’s electrical system during the stopped phase of the engine (e.g. TSI engines.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

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Wireless charging is nothing new— Charged has covered wireless EV charging since at least 2011—but it may be that its true value is only coming into focus now, as more and more commercial and transit fleets are electrifying. Charged : Can you give us a brief company history? Q&A with Momentum Dynamics.