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FAA grounds US Boeing 787 Dreamliners after second incident with Li-ion battery; GS Yuasa Lithium Power the manufacturer

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When the FAA issues an airworthiness directive, it also alerts the international aviation community to the action so other civil aviation authorities can take parallel action to cover the fleets operating in their own countries. The Li-ion batteries in the Dreamliner are manufactured by GS Yuasa Lithium Power (GSYLP).

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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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. Nickel-zinc batteries are chemically very similar to nickel-cadmium, NiCd. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

While battery life span varies by manufacturer and age, in general you can expect new batteries to rival and often exceed the longevity of drivetrain components on internal combustion engine (ICE) Vehicles. A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car.

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Saft and ESMA to Cooperate on Supercapacitor Development, Production and Commercialization; Heavy Diesels First Target

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By providing effective and reliable starting power for large diesel engines at low temperatures or in frequent stop-start usage the supercapacitors will allow the vehicle battery to be optimized for the application. Supercapacitors can also be applied in numerous other applications for peak power and energy storage.

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

Electric Vehicles India

The ICE vehicles are one of the main causes of polluting the environment, the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines such as hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM), the need for alternate energy methods is greater than ever. Power-assisted bicycles. Power-assisted bicycles.

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Take a detailed look at 7 types of energy storage batteries

Setec Powerr

A chemical battery or chemical power supply is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. SETEC POWER’s Emergency mobile EV charging system is a lithium iron phosphate battery. Combining energy storage and fast charging technology enables charging station operators to differentiate their services.

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Kangoo be bop Z.E. electric vehicle available for test drive

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prototype is powered by a 44kW (60hp) electric motor and is equipped with a 15kWh battery. This commitment is founded on the underlying principle that electric vehicles – unlike all other technologies (internal combustion engines, hybrids) – are zero-emission vehicles during their use on the road. The Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.