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France’s RS2E launches 2nd YESS prize for young scientists in energy storage

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France’s RS2E (Réseau sur le stockage électrochimique de l’énergie or “research network on electrochemical energy storage”) has launched the second edition of the YESS Award (Young Energy Storage Scientist Award)—a €12,500 prize split between two young innovative researchers/scientists in the field of electrochemical energy storage.

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EMD selects Ioxus 3,000F iCAP ultracapacitors for hybrid conversion system for trucks

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a manufacturer of premium performance ultracapacitor technology ( earlier post ) is providing ultracapacitors to ElectroMotive Design LLC (EMD), an engineering services company and a manufacturer of hybrid electric conversion systems for Class 2 through 8 buses and trucks. Ioxus, Inc., —Joseph Ambrosio, General Manager of EMD.

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Mitsubishi Heavy develops containerized large-scale Li-ion energy storage system

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MHI), has developed Japan’s first cargo container-type large-capacity energy storage system using Li-ion batteries. Japan’s first container-type large-capacity energy storage system using lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., (MHI), Click to enlarge.

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ULEMCo delivers first hydrogen dual fuel road sweeper to Aberdeen City Council

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UK-based ULEMCo—a spin-out from Revolve Technologies focused on conversions of diesel vehicles to hydrogen dual fuel operation—has collaborated with Aberdeen City Council (ACC) to deliver the first hydrogen dual fuel road sweeper. The project represents the first such conversion of a DAF vehicle. Injection system.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage.

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Albemarle confirms non-binding agreement to acquire Liontown at US$4.32B

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Pending successful due diligence and negotiation of a binding SID, the proposed acquisition of Liontown would: Enhance the scale of Albemarle’s Energy Storage business and build on Albemarle’s world-class resource base; Expand Albemarle’s strong position in Australia, where the company has significant expertise, including world-class spodumene resources (..)

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NSF funds new center for advanced 2-D coatings; energy conversion and storage

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ATOMIC will integrate world-class research faculty at Penn State and Rice with leading industrial partners and national laboratories. Among the energy-related list of initial topics for ATOMIC is the Synthesis and Characterization of Atomically Thin Materials Applied in Energy Storage Devices Fabricated in Coatings.