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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years.

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Pike Research forecasts $18B market in 2020 for advanced lead-acid batteries, 58% in transportation

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In a new report, Pike Research forecasts that the advanced lead-acid battery (LAB) market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8% Of the projected US$18-billion market in 2020, 58% of the sales will be from the transportation sector, historically one of the most of important industries for lead-acid batteries.

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Saft introduces Li-ion drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries in military vehicles: XCELION 6T

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The Xcelion 6T is a lithium-ion (Li-ion) drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries that provides equivalent power of two lead-acid batteries at a quarter of the weight and half the volume. kWh) that is designed within the dimensions of a traditional lead-acid battery, enabling easy installation into the vehicle.

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California and Exide reach agreement on addressing suspension of lead-acid battery recycling facility in Vernon, CA

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for the issuance of a Stipulation and Order that addresses the two central concerns identified in the April 2013 order to suspend Exide’s operations at its lead-acid battery recycling facility in Vernon, CA. has operations in more than 80 countries and is one of the world’s largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries.

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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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At high voltages, lead-based batteries are so far limited by their more modest recharge and discharge power and capacity turnover. Although nickel-metal hydride batteries have been the predominant battery technology for full-hybrid vehicles, the decreasing costs of lithium-ion systems continue to improve their competitiveness.

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

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Current cell designs can provide gravimetric and volumetric energy densities comparable to lithium-ion and greatly in excess of lead-acid batteries. 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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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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This approximately 137,000 square foot facility is currently vacant and was previously used for the recycling of lead-acid batteries, and as such is already designed and permitted for similar operations.