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Balqon Corporation introduces HIQAP industrial lithium-ion packs to replace lead-acid batteries

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Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, has introduced high-capacity lithium-ion batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries.

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Exide Technologies and Maxwell Technologies form strategic alliance to develop and market integrated battery-ultracapacitor solutions

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The integrated products developed through our alliance with Maxwell Technologies will provide a wide range of benefits for users who require the most that today’s battery technology has to offer. Maxwell offers ultracapacitor cells ranging in capacitance from one to 3,000 farads and multi-cell modules ranging from 16 to 125 volts.

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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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In the paper, the team reviewed a range of factors specific to the use of Li-ion as an SLI battery in light of some of the technology challenges and market opportunities. In a paper in the Journal of Power Sources , they suggest that the replacement will probably be specific to certain vehicle OEMs and geographical locations. Schuldt, J.

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U Texas team develops cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery

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That increased energy density can lead to longer battery life for a phone or greater range for an electric vehicle with each charge. Ni NMA outperforms both NMC and NCA and only slightly trails NMCAM and a commercial cathode after 1000 deep cycles. Manganese and aluminum make up the other key elements. graduate Wangda Li.

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Johnson Controls study finds 97% of US consumers interested in start-stop technology in vehicles

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The system generally relies on an advanced lead-acid battery—such as those provided by Johnson Controls—that can handle the deep cycling requirements of more frequent starts throughout the course of a trip. The research was conducted with gas prices ranging from $4 to $6.

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done with phase two

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m still planning on using # 12 gp 27 deep cycle batts as my power pack I hope that gets me at least 40 mi. ve learned is that I think I will choose a higher rated controller (either the Kelly 144v/800 amp- or the ubiquitous Curtis 1231c 500 amp) and hopefully not be disappointed. As I have a charging station at work.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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144 volts and 500 amps will work just fine for my driving, but I am interested in using the driver board to power higher voltage Mosfets, so that I could run a 192 volt battery pack to increase range an efficiency. Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.