Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2020

Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery, eliminating the cobalt and opening the door to reducing the costs of producing batteries while boosting performance in some ways. The cathode in their study is 89% nickel. —Wangda Li.

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Lithium Ion Ni-Li Texas Li-ion 307

Charged EVs

AUGUST 17, 2022

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. times more life expectancy for a battery versus a deep-cycle charging approach. John Holland: Yes.

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Charging Batteries Battery Taxi 56

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Sustain 80-85% round trip efficiency in PSOC applications; 90-95% in deep cycle applications. Compared to Li-ion batteries: PbC batteries are more affordable [3x] than lithium-ion or supercapacitors; PbC batteries have recycling value at end-of-life [$35/lbs], while Lithium-ion batteries have recycling cost at end-of-life [~$75/lbs].

Lead Acid 225

Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225