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PowerGenix partners with Amperex for high-volume manufacturing of Nickel-Zinc batteries; start-stop applications

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PowerGenix, a leading developer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Asian battery manufacturer Amperex Technology Co. Earlier post.). ATL’s ability to manufacture Nickel-Zinc batteries in high volume is the first step toward NiZn widespread adoption in world markets.

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Roskill forecasts increasing dependence of Li market on batteries; switch from portable electronics to hybrids

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Consumption of lithium in rechargeable batteries by end use, 2012-2017, kt LCE. Other end-uses, including glass-ceramics, greases and polymers, have also shown high rates of growth, but are predicted to moderate over the next five years as emerging economy growth slows. Source: Roskill. Click to enlarge.

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

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In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. The mining industry cannot keep up with the demand, so the alternative is to manufacture batteries based on sodium chemistry. ​Rechargeable sodium-ion batteries are similar in construction to lithium-ion ones.

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Solid-State EV Batteries Now Face “Production Hell”

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A single breakthrough, as if from above, is not likely to turn the whole industry on its nose anytime soon. Solid-state is a great technology,” noted Bob Galyen, owner of Galyen Energy LLC and former chief technology officer for the Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL).

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Techrules unveils production design of series-hybrid Ren RS with micro-turbine range extender; 330 km/h

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The single-seat race car—equipped with Techrules’ Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) system—is a lightweight, high-performance track variant of the Techrules Ren supercar that was first previewed at last year’s Geneva show. The flagship version—with a high-power 28.4 The flagship version—with a high-power 28.4

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. in chinese ?, and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s — Scott 18.

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