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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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The system was built using batteries reclaimed from electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) and is connected to the consumer electrical power grid. JERA and Toyota began discussions in 2018 to establish battery reuse technologies, which eventually led to this large-capacity, grid-connected Sweep Energy Storage System.

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Panasonic 12V Ni-MH Energy Recovery Systems used in new idle-stop minicars from Nissan and Mitsubishi

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The 12V Energy Recovery System, which is designed to be connected in parallel with the main lead-acid battery, is based on new D-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery cells. The main lead-acid battery is often placed in the engine compartment. 12V Energy Recovery System.

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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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The AWD-e models use a newly developed compact Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that is designed to provide excellent performance in cold-weather conditions. The AWD-e battery fits under the rear seat area and does not impact the luggage capacity. The XLE and Limited grades include Standard Smart Key System on three doors.

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Study outlines supply chain challenges for lithium

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As China has demonstrated in recent years with rare-earth elements, a major raw material for nickel-metal hydride batteries, a country that supplies a resource can greatly affect the country that receives the resource. This action by China highlights the risks of global dependence. —Ona Egbue.

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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The system employs a 288V sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that resides under the rear passenger seats. Tundra will be the first Toyota to use the all-new Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technologies team. All-New Toyota Audio Multimedia.

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Hybrid DLC-Battery Energy Storage System for Streetcars

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Thanks to a new connection concept, Sitras HES and Sitras MES can be retrofitted in existing vehicles without any difficulty; the tramway infrastructure remains completely unaffected. The systems are mounted on unused roof surfaces of a tram and electrically connected to the feed-in point of the vehicle by means of a DC/DC-chopper.

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Toyota to Lease More Than 150 Experimental Li-Ion PHEVs in Europe

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The battery is charged during driving, deceleration or braking, or by connecting its plug to a standard electrical point at home or at work. In partnership with EDF, Toyota has been road-testing a PHV (equipped with a Nickel Metal Hydride battery) in Europe since 2007. Earlier post.).

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