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Further, they can be safely transported and maintained at zero volts. Faradion prioritized developing high-energy density cells. Its prototype cells can deliver energy density in excess of 140 Wh/kg, with a design performance of 155 Wh/kg in 10Ah pouch cells. An example of the cycling rates is a range of 2C (0.5

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Coaches will be powered by an all-electric powertrain from Lightning eMotors, a developer of zero-emission vehicles for commercial fleets. We seamlessly integrate our battery management system with the vehicle’s control unit, offering configurations of up to 800 volts and 640 kWh in capacity.

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MAY 24, 2011

will supply ultracapacitors to Flextronics Automotive, a segment of Flextronics and a global automotive supplier, for the energy storage module of a recuperation system that Flextronics Automotive will produce to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in commercial vehicles. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

These funds will be invested, in part, in analyzing multiple stand-alone energy storage technologies to further improve the microgrid. It provides a crucial real-life demonstration of technology that can help to provide California a future of clean, sustainable and reliable energy. —Energy Commission Chair Robert B.

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MAY 6, 2013

LGCMI) is targeting the launch of commercial production of automotive lithium-ion battery cells in July, 2013 at its Holland, Michigan facility once it has successfully completed the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and gained customer approval. LG Chem Michigan Inc. Earlier post.). Currently, LG Chem, Ltd.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Accumotive is producing drive batteries for electro- and plug-in hybrid vehicles and also batteries for the stationary Mercedes-Benz energy storage as well as for the 48-volt-system. Daimler’s commercial vehicles are also relying on batteries from Saxony in the course of electrifying their portfolio.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

USABC seeks proposals the resulting technology from which will have the capability of meeting or approaching its technology targets for commercialization by 2020 for the following applications: 12-volt start-stop vehicles ( RFPI ); emerging 48-volt mild-hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( RFPI ); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) ( RFPI ); and.

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MARCH 5, 2020

Most will have 400-volt battery packs and up to 200 kW fast-charging capability while the electric truck platform will have 800-volt battery packs and 350 kW fast-charging capability. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design.

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AUGUST 31, 2015

million award from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC ( USABC ) in collaboration with the US Department of Energy (DOE) for 12-volt stop-start battery technology development. Saft America Inc. has received a competitively bid, $6.13-million The contract includes a 50% cost-share by Saft. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Swiss shipbuilding company Shiptec AG, based in Lucerne, and Siemens Energy SRL, Milan, have selected Leclanché to supply energy storage systems for two new hybrid-powered vessels that will operate on Lake Geneva. The first of the nine ships ordered by Grimaldi is currently undergoing sea trials.

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JUNE 16, 2011

is introducing a 12-volt ultracapacitor module that ensures reliable engine starting for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles. Unlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a chemical reaction, Maxwell ultracapacitor products store energy in an electric field. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

Under an exclusive licensing agreement, Dynexus Technology will commercialize INL’s embedded wideband impedance technology for analyzing and forecasting the health, aging and safety characteristics of advanced energy storage devices. —Eric Dufek, INL’s energy storage group lead.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The energy storage density of liquid fuels far exceeds that of batteries and hydrogen. While improvements in batteries are expected, they still have a 100x lower energy density than liquid fuels. “ GM also plans to make the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle flex-fuel-capable about a year or so after it’s introduced.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Currently, systems with fans, compressors or pumps use energy to pull heat out of a battery. Leveraging a dual voltage architecture, the Micro Hybrid battery system involves a 12-volt lead-acid starter battery and a 48-volt Lithium-ion battery.

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MARCH 24, 2014

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, is selling its grid storage business and other assets related to energy storage for telecom and IT data storage applications to NEC Corporation for approximately $100 million. 48V Batteries Hybrids'

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

For the expansion, Argonne invested more than $2 million of laboratory funds and royalty money earned from a patent on battery material the lab developed that went into several commercial batteries, including the Chevy Volt. In the last five years, CAMP has worked with 49 companies, including startups and Fortune 500 companies.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

million advanced battery technology development contract for the development of a high-performance, hybrid energy storage system for automotive stop-start applications to Maxwell Technologies Inc. of San Diego, Calif. The submission deadline is Monday, 1 December.

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JULY 18, 2018

Lithium-rich layered oxides (LRLO) are leading candidates for the next-generation cathode materials for energy storage, as they can deliver 50% excess capacity over commercially used compounds. volts, demonstrating that the voltage fade had been reversed. volts in the non-lithium-rich NMC materials.

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

volt lithium-ion batteries, consistent with USABC goals. The competitively bid contract award is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share by NOHMs. The company is also commercializing its electrolyte work (NanoLyte) for use by other manufacturers with a variety of cathode chemistries (e.g.,

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MARCH 30, 2012

The conversion features Corvus’ AT6500 48 volt lithium polymer battery packs. 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. This diesel-to-hybrid retrofit represents Europe’s first low emissions hybrid tugboat. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

International Battery , a US manufacturer, designer and developer of large-format Lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable cells, batteries and energy storage systems (ESS), has introduced IBexus—a 24-Volt, 4.1 kWh Li-ion energy storage system well suited for storage of solar and other renewable energy sources.

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JUNE 1, 2015

Wetz’s Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory has received important Office of Naval Research funding during the last couple of years, including: A $185,000 ONR grant to design and evaluate controls for a 1000 volts-direct-current lead-acid battery for use in shipboard applications.

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JUNE 3, 2013

The focus of the 16-month program is to develop an advanced lithium-ion 12-volt start-stop battery system to meet or exceed the performance, life and cost targets set by USABC. Specifically, Leyden Energy will design and develop 12-volt start-stop cells using Leyden’s Li-imide chemistry. Batteries'

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

However, going forward, the transportation unit will be increasingly focused on low-voltage (12- and 48-volt) hybrids to capitalize on the performance advantages of its Nanophosphate EXT chemistry and systems competence in micro-hybrids. Bud Collins remains president of A123 Energy Solutions. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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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. Nickel-Zinc could offer some unique benefits in 48-volt systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012

GM and ABB partnered to produce a prototype back-up power storage unit that repackages five used Volt batteries into a modular unit that becomes an uninterruptible power supply and grid power balancing system. a community energy storage system—built from five used Chevrolet Volt batteries. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

SunPower: residential solar with energy storage. SunPower offers the highest efficiency solar panels available in the industry today—including the 21% efficient X-Series Solar Panel which produces 75% more energy over 25 years than a conventional panel. Charging Solutions.

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According to one recent study , by the metric of price per energy capacity, lithium-ion batteries have improved by 13 percent per year since their commercial introduction in 1991. Even ordinary 9-volt batteries contain six separate cylindrical, 1.5-volt volt cells, packed two by three.

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MAY 1, 2018

5 volts) by incorporating a liquid electrolyte with silane-Al 2 O 3 nanoparticles (Al 2 O 3 -ST for short). Currently, liquid electrolyte still [dominates] the commercial LIB market since they are low cost, easy to prepare and [feature] high ionic conductivity. The result combines the merits of both solid and liquid electrolytes.

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APRIL 24, 2009

million from three of China’s leading transit bus producers for BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules to support braking energy recuperation and torque assist functions in diesel-electric hybrid transit buses. Maxwell Technologies Inc. has received purchase orders with a total value of approximately US$13.5 David Schramm. BMOD0165 P048 modules.

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How to assemble this motley mélange of used battery packs into a smoothly-functioning stationary storage system? Currently, more than 90% of vehicles are in the 400-volt class. We test them on their quality for energy storage applications. With that product, we are doing our first commercial delivery to a utility company.

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MAY 22, 2017

In addition to traction batteries, ACCUMOTIVE will produce batteries for Mercedes-Benz energy storage units and 48-volt-systems. The pioneering 48-volt on-board power supply is celebrating its premiere in the new generation of the S-Class and will be gradually introduced in various model series.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Tata Motors Limited is India’s largest automobile manufacturer, producing a range of commercial and passenger vehicles as well as defence and homeland security vehicles. The company has set itself the goal of using 100% renewable energy across all its own operations. Tata Motors.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

At the unveiling of the vehicles at the Grand Opening ceremony for EVI’s new US headquarters and production facility in Stockton, California, EVI also announced an exclusive supply agreement with Valence Technologies for Li-ion energy storage systems.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

While several high profile vehicle market introductions such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf have been initiated, questions remain regarding the potential to reach the 2015 goal. Chevy Volt EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Ford Focus EV. Ford Transit Connect EV. Navistar eStar EV. Nissan LEAF EV.

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kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking. The Equinox fuel cell is part of Chevrolet’s plan for the electrification of the automobile which continues next year with commercial production of the Volt extended-range electric vehicle. A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8

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Not least of those considerations is energy storage [and generation].” volts for about 60 hours. Months later Gao and his team developed an e-skin model that used kinetic energy from movement to generate triboelectricity, the liberation of current from the relative motion of materials of differing electrostatic properties.

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