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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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Although NiMH is still the dominant battery in the high-voltage hybrid market, Li-ion technology started to take market share around 2009 and is expected to continually increase its share with time. Energy storage technology solutions for advanced vehicles by vehicle category. billion in 2015 and $9.2 billion in 2020.

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Lux: 48 V micro-hybrid market will pass 7M vehicles in 2024; promising for LTO Li-ion batteries

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million units, China will be the third-largest market for 48 V micro-hybrids despite having a more attractive total cost of ownership than 48 V micro-hybrids sold in the US. A key question for the segment is the nature of the energy storage for the system. Europe will lead global demand with 2.6 Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 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.

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Pike forecasts 26.4% CAGR for electric-drive buses to 2018; hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell

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The Africa/Middle East countries will see very little uptake due to the high cost of electric buses and infrastructure, the report finds. been the cost premium over a conventional diesel bus or a CNG bus.The price premium is even more considerable for fuel cells and battery electric buses. storage market share for hybrids.

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Ricardo develops independent battery system

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The system is meant to assist manufacturers with different cost, reliability, safety and availability factors. It is universal and suitable for other energy storage systems such as NiMH or ultracapacitors. It will provide flexibility for dual sourcing and will reduce risks by cost effectively supporting future changes.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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CPI has 60 employees in its Troy, Michigan facility which acts as a technical and commercial center as well as pilot manufacturing facility capable of assembling packs at prototype quantities using production representative processes. The first is the cost of the battery pack. Earlier post.).

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Ioxus introduces new iCAP ultracapacitor series with a 3,000F cell

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introduced its new iCAP 3,000 Farad (F) ultracapacitor, the first size in a new family of cell products. Rated at 2.7V (2.85V surge), the new iCAP represents the lowest weight, lowest equivalent series resistance (ESR) and highest power density currently available in the market for energy storage cells, the company says.

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