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Faradion receives first order for sodium-ion batteries for Australian market

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the leader in sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery technology, has received its first order from ICM Australia for high-energy sodium-ion batteries for use in the Australian market. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, Faradion’s sodium-ion batteries have exceptional thermal stability and safety. UK-based Faradion Ltd.,

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Reliance buys Na-ion battery developer Faradion

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Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, will acquire 100% shareholding in sodium-ion battery developer Faradion Limited ( earlier post ) for an enterprise value of £100 million (US$135 million). Sodium is the sixth-most abundant element on the planet. billion ($73.8 billion ($10.9

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future. Click to enlarge.

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Penn State team uses 3D cross-linked polymer sponge to stabilize Li-metal anodes

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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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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

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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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NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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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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NYSERDA awards $2M to 8 projects to develop advanced energy storage technologies

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This is the first of three rounds of funding to help members of NY-BEST move promising technologies toward commercialization. of Greene to develop an electric forklift for use in freezer warehouses using GE’s Durathon sodium-halide batteries. These could replace conventional lead-acid batteries, which work poorly in cold temperatures.