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BCI forms partnership with China BIA on lead-acid batteries

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Because BCI and CBIA’s members comprise 70% of the lead acid battery manufacturing companies in the world, this partnership will create a unified voice for the industry and allow both associations to better serve their members. —Mark O. Thorsby, Executive Vice-President of Battery Council International.

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This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear

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kWh battery isn’t exactly huge either, though the lead acid battery design means it’s probably contributing to around a quarter of the entire vehicle’s weight. The post This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. It seems the powertrain might be part of the answer.

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Saft, Tianneng to create Li-ion JV in China; up to 5.5 GWh plant

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Saft, a subsidiary of Total, has signed an agreement with Tianneng Energy Technology (TET), a subsidiary of the Chinese privately-owned Tianneng Group, to create a joint venture (JV) to expand their lithium-ion battery activity. The Tianneng Group is the leading privately-owned Chinese battery manufacturer founded in 1986.

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OXIS Energy and Lithium Balance partner on Li-sulfur battery system for China e-scooter market; targeting spring 2018

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kWh using 10Ah OXIS Long Life cells; weighs 60% less than the current lead acid battery; and delivers a significant increase in range. Crucially, production costs will be reduced to meet the demand of the Chinese market. The E-scooter itself will be manufactured in China. The current prototype battery has a capacity of 1.2

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Today, city trucks in China are predominantly hitting the roads as Chinese manufacturers leverage their experience in electric buses and battery production. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh. Historic growth outside of China is driven by Europe and India, markets affected by the pandemic in 2020 but which recovered in 2021.

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Johnson Controls to supply AGM batteries to Chery Jaguar Land Rover in China; introducing 48V micro hybrid system

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Johnson Controls will provide its Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) advanced lead-acid battery technology to power the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Start-Stop and other vehicles made in China to serve the China market. The company has now introduced the Micro Hybrid battery to the North American, European and Chinese markets.

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Navigant forecasts modest growth in global e-bike market through 2020; China slowing

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The e-bicycle market in China is slowing, however, due to a weakened economy, increased consolidation of manufacturers, and supply chain issues in the lead-acid battery market, Navigant says. While the vast majority of the e-bicycle market continues to use sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries, Li-ion is growing in popularity.

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