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JANUARY 21, 2014

Saft is working with CALSTART to test its e6T Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery ( earlier post ) for use in military and commercial applications. This development marks the first time the military e6T Li-ion battery configuration will be tested for commercial trucks and could result in the power supply’s wide-scale adoption beyond the military.

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APRIL 25, 2009

The University of Glamorgan (Wales) and Atraverda, an advanced material company that owns the intellectual property rights to a conductive ceramic known as Ebonex, are collaborating to produce a commercially viable bi-polar lead-acid battery. Bi-polar lead-acid batteries approach the storage densities of NiMH, but at lower cost.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2019

BDS produces and commercializes MOLECULAR REBAR, a proprietary technology of modified carbon nanotubes that offers potential for enhancing the performance of energy storage applications using lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. BDS was founded in 2014 as a joint venture between SABIC Ventures US LLC and Molecular Rebar Design.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wirtz Manufacturing, a global provider of equipment design and technology for the lead-acid battery market, has made a strategic investment in ZAF Energy Systems, a manufacturer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries. These improvements permit long cycle life, high specific energy and specific power, along with maintenance-free operation.

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MAY 1, 2017

ZAF ), developer of a rechargeable Nickel Zinc (NiZn) battery, announced that it is in field testing with a leading US manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, and defense vehicles. The NiZn battery also reduces life cycle maintenance costs by 50% due to idle reduction. ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

He adds that non-flow technologies likely "have lower investment cost but the energy throughput is lower. Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials." To commercialize the technology, the company is preparing to list on the London Stock Exchange to raise 16 million pounds sterling (US$22 million).

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MARCH 7, 2012

A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. Reduced Weight.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

He adds that non-flow technologies likely "have lower investment cost but the energy throughput is lower. Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials." To commercialize the technology, the company is preparing to list on the London Stock Exchange to raise 16 million pounds sterling (US$22 million).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 14, 2023

The second-life EV battery market adds value to future energy infrastructure, creates a circular economy for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and provides a lower levelized cost of storage compared to new batteries. These are replacing lead acid batteries, which have historically provided this service.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The military is interested in replacing lead-acid batteries with higher performing Li-ion systems. A123’s 6T is designed as a direct replacement for 6T lead acid batteries currently deployed in military vehicles delivering a longer-lasting, lighter-weight system for engine start and enabling longer-duration silent watch functionality.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant of $150,000 to Axion Power to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries ( earlier post ) in a low-cost, high-efficiency dual battery architecture for micro-hybrid vehicles.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

This is a low-volume, high-value market where aircraft will rely on high-cost and cutting-edge technologies to reach new heights with regard to performance and safety. Most eVTOL manufacturers are targeting 2023 for the start of commercial operations, and the IDTechEx report provides forecasts in unit sales and battery demand through 2042.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Under the contract, Silatronix will apply OS electrolytes in LTO anode systems to improve their commercial viability by addressing their poor high temperature performance while maintaining the other attractive performance attributes of LTO technology. Li-ion batteries are a leading candidate to meet these needs. —Mark Zager.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2013

reports that its zinc-ion-based ZIP-Cap asymmetric ultracapacitor is expected to provide a 25-fold reduction in build cost and a 5-fold increase in energy density (up to 35Wh/L) without the ultra-pure materials or expensive “dry-room” facilities that are necessary to build today’s ultracapacitors. Source: Ionova. Click to enlarge.

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In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. Aqua Metals has developed a process that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective. But right now, used lead-acid batteries are a commodity. Each has its own set of environmental issues. It’s a great sustainability story.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2013

reports that its zinc-ion-based ZIP-Cap asymmetric ultracapacitor is expected to provide a 25-fold reduction in build cost and a 5-fold increase in energy density (up to 35Wh/L) without the ultra-pure materials or expensive “dry-room” facilities that are necessary to build today’s ultracapacitors. Source: Ionova. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

Included in the acquisition, which has received approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), are A123’s automotive, grid and commercial business assets, including technology, products, customer contracts and U.S. Lead-Acid Replacement. A123’s joint venture with Shanghai Automotive.

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MARCH 11, 2010

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. million in cost-sharing by recipients for a total of $15.3 Industry-Led Commercialization Partnerships: $4.8 million in funding. Grantee Project NYSERDA Funding.

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JUNE 8, 2016

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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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

How BESS helps automotive dealerships Installing a BESS at your dealership offers advantages for both your company and your local community. BESS Cost Savings While there is an initial installation cost for a substantial project like a BES system, this investment can contribute to significant cost savings on dealership electricity.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Using metals as anodes in metal batteries is considered as the most promising approach to achieve high energy density in next-generation batteries, and it is applied in commercial low-cost batteries such as zinc (Zn) metal batteries and lead acid batteries. at a commercial-level areal capacity.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of high-performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, has entered into an innovation contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën Automobiles under which PSA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the use of PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries as a replacement for lead-acid in stop-start vehicles. Earlier post.).

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JULY 26, 2021

The incentives will be provided to the electric vehicles which cost less than Rs 15 lakh and the high-end electric vehicles costing more than 15 lakhs will not be eligible for the incentives. The road tax in Chandigarh has already been waived off for electric vehicles till 2023.

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India stands in 7th position worldwide in terms of lead reserves with a capacity of 2.5 Thirdly the major cost component in an electric vehicle is the battery pack, the battery pack itself is costing around 30-40 % in an electric vehicle. The company manufactures lead-acid storage batteries from 2.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

HELLA will conduct real-world vehicle tests to evaluate NiZn’s ability in meeting the high-power requirements of 48-volt mild hybrid systems, while substantially reducing overall system complexity and cost. It’s inherently very safe and also promises to provide equivalent emissions reductions, but at a lower cost. Earlier post.)

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In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. Aqua Metals has developed a process that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective. But right now, used lead-acid batteries are a commodity. Each has its own set of environmental issues. It’s a great sustainability story.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

Johnson Controls and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft have signed a collaboration agreement to develop the next generation of more energy efficient, cost-effective cooling systems for vehicle batteries. Earlier post.). —MaryAnn Wright, vice president of Engineering and Product Development for Johnson Controls Power Solutions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

Corvus’ lithium polymer batteries last up to 10 times longer and have up to 10 times more power and energy storage than lead acid batteries. The conversion features Corvus’ AT6500 48 volt lithium polymer battery packs. Completed on 6 March, the converted RT Adriaan, now renamed E-KOTUG RT Adriaan, has rejoined the KOTUG fleet.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

This is the first of three rounds of funding to help members of NY-BEST move promising technologies toward commercialization. These could replace conventional lead-acid batteries, which work poorly in cold temperatures. Ithaca), which seeks to lower the manufacturing cost of key raw materials for lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2013

A research team at Monash University (Australia) led by Professor Dan Li of the Department of Materials Engineering has developed a new strategy to engineer graphene-based supercapacitors (SC), resulting in an energy density of 60 Wh/liter—comparable to lead-acid batteries and around 12 times higher than commercially available SCs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

PowerTap is a hydrogen generator and hydrogen station, part of the Nuvera Total Power Solution that includes PowerEdge, a fuel cell hybrid system that replaces standard lead acid batteries in material handling equipment such as forklift trucks. Roberto Cordaro, Nuvera Fuel Cells CEO. Roberto Cordaro, Nuvera Fuel Cells CEO.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

Dr. Goodenough invented lithium cobalt oxide cathode materials while at Oxford University; his technology was used in the first commercial Li-ion battery, launched by Sony in 1991. This interim solution would offer a distributed store of electrical energy that can spread the cost of storing off-peak power in a rechargeable battery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2013

The P40-24 offers numerous advantages over lead-acid battery powered UPS systems, such as a smaller footprint, longer life and higher operating temperature capabilities, the company says. The module was designed to leverage the capabilities of our patented cathode material. The P40-24 is now available for high-volume purchases.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power train technologies based on attributes such as purchase price, fuel economy, annual fuel cost and performance. The majority like the idea because of fuel cost savings, and another quarter of consumers think the idea “just makes sense.”

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JUNE 1, 2015

This work is different from most other battery research—for cell phones, cars or even the grid for example—since in those applications safety and lifetime are key so that consumers are not burdened with the frequent cost of replacement. —David Wetz.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

CT&T United plans to produce and market city drive electrical vehicles (EVs), mid-speed electric vehicles, high-speed electric vehicles, and utility electric vehicles, as well lead-acid, advanced lead-acid, lithium-polymer and lithium-ion batteries for domestic and export markets. The e-Zone uses a 72V, 5.0

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