Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2015

Saft has introduced the Intensium Home 10M lithium-ion energy storage system, designed for high-end residential and small commercial solar PV installations. Containerized Intensium Max systems provide megawatt solutions for diesel hybrid and large PV plants. TL3 inverter in installations up to 30 kW.

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MARCH 31, 2016

Saft won a major contract from Rolls Royce Marine to supply the specialized marine lithium-ion (Seanergy) battery system for an innovative hybrid multi-application vessel under construction in Denmark for Kystverket, the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

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. According to the report’s baseline estimate, the global Li-ion xEV business will reach $3.8 billion in 2015 and $9.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The Center for Urban Energy (CUE) at Ryerson University in Canada is testing a 150 kW Li-ion battery provided by Electrovaya in collaboration with Toronto Hydro to prove how off-peak electricity can be stored. Post doctorate research fellow Bhanu Opathella with the 150 kW battery. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Li-ion battery maker Electrovaya Inc. has signed two MOUs in the areas of energy storage in the telecom sector with Environ Energy (Bhaskar Solar), part of a $4 billion Indian conglomerate, as well as a further expansion in the electric two-wheeler sector with Hero Eco for markets in Europe, North America and India.

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety. The demand for lithium-ion battery-powered road vehicles continues to increase around the world day by day. As the technological advances in energy storage systems, specifically those that are part of the lithium-ion family.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

A Li-air cell. Argonne National Laboratory, which has contributed heavily to the research and development of Li-ion battery technology, is now pursuing research into Lithium-air batteries. Li-air batteries use a catalytic air cathode that converts oxygen to lithium peroxide; an electrolyte; and a lithium anode.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

In its latest report, Lux Research ranks technology developers in both Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors on the Lux Innovation Grid to help determine which will make the strongest potential partners as the electric vehicle market matures. Among the report’s highlights: LG Chem Power leads the Li-ion battery-maker pack.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

A123 Systems introduced Nanophosphate EXT ( EX treme T emperature), a new lithium-ion battery technology capable of operating at extreme temperatures without requiring thermal management. We feel that we have erased the cold cranking deficit—the Achilles heel [for Li-ion] from a performance perspective against lead acid. ”

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Li-ion battery provider Octillion Power Systems is working with the reborn FNM (now Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades) in Brazil to produce battery-electric trucks; FNM has selected Octillion as the official battery supplier for the coming lineup.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

The LMP1 race car that will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2016 features innovative aerodynamics; represents the next stage in lightweight design; and has a modified hybrid system with lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, plus an efficiency-optimized TDI engine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Solid State Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon Composite Anodes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Valence Technology will provide modular, scalable energy storage systems that will be placed in new hybrid-electric yachts, sailboats and motorboats for Bénéteau and Bénéteau Group partners. One of the features of the new hybrid drive system is the capability to recharge the battery packs without the use of diesel generators.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2013

The DesignLine range-extended electric buses are 45 feet long, and feature an all-electric drivetrain using Li-ion batteries for energy storage. The lithium-ion batteries recover kinetic energy from the bus brakes via a regenerative braking system to extend the range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

kWh Li-ion battery in the tunnel, an electric A/C compressor, and a 7-speed DCT with integrated 55 kW electric machine. In 2019, Volvo Cars will also introduce a 48V mild hybrid system for gasoline or diesel engines, with a 10 kW motor in the first generation, moving up to about 15 kW in the follow-on system.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2016

Audi unveiled its redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for the 2016 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Among the new features in the R18 are a more radical aerodynamics concept, including a new safety cell; a Li-ion battery replacing the flywheel energy storage system; and a revised V6 TDI diesel engine.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The joint study was carried out within the framework of the Enera project as part of the “Smart Energy Showcases – Digital Agenda for the Energy Transition” (SINTEG) funding program by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

The polyhedra aid the eye in seeing the ions grouped as (green) Fe/Mg-enclosing octahedra and (yellow) phosphate tetrahedra. The (blue) oxygen ions are made very small to permit viewing of the arrangement of the other ions. a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs. Click to enlarge. ton trucks. “

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2012

Current hybrid buses can cost around $200,000 more than a comparable diesel bus, depending on the bus specifications. that essentially requires a shift from conventional diesel buses or government subsidies and. Li-ion batteries. storage market share for hybrids. Li-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2011

Dow Kokam has signed two agreements to provide lithium-ion battery solutions to power electric medium-duty commercial vehicles with Motiv Power Systems and ZeroTruck, all designated for fleet operations. The fully-electric, 20-passenger shuttle bus has a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

Calculated diesel equivalent fuel economy for each phase was: 21.35 The bus was recharged in less than 20 minutes using the Proterra’s TerraVolt fast charge energy storage system at the end of each completed ADB, replenishing the energy consumed and thereby extending the total daily vehicle range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Diesel engines, capable of pure biodiesel operation, will be installed as well, enabling hybrid and plug-in hybrid operation. The ferries have been designed with energy efficient hulls, equipment and systems. The complete integrated DC-Grid system consists of: QUEST - Energy Storage System (Batteries). Project Management.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2009

By providing effective and reliable starting power for large diesel engines at low temperatures or in frequent stop-start usage the supercapacitors will allow the vehicle battery to be optimized for the application. Supercapacitors can also be applied in numerous other applications for peak power and energy storage.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Total energy consumption is reduced by 60%. The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2010

Proterra Inc, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty drive systems, energy storage systems, vehicle control systems and complete transit buses, announced $20 million in funding from cleantech investor, MK Energy and Infrastructure, LLC (MK E+I). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Fuel Cell-Battery Electric Hybrid for Utility or Municipal MD or HD Bucket Trucks (H2BT) The fuel cell bucket truck has no emission and saves 1,400 gallons of diesel fuel per year. It is cleaner, quieter, and friendlier to operate with a fuel cell power plant enabling mobility via renewable energy. American Lithium Energy Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2010

The articulated Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid ( earlier post ) can travel for stretches solely on electric power provided by the Li-ion battery pack without using its diesel engine. The Hamburger Hochbahn Transit Company is running two Mercedes-Benz series hybrid Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid buses in a field test.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2011

Energy storage. Energy storage power. Energy capacity. H 2 storage capacity. They are now accompanied by the lithium-ion batteries which store energy that is recovered during braking; the new hybrid is able to run for several kilometers on battery power alone. Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

High-rate, high-power capabilities are critical to the performance of 48-volt systems, but cost and complexity of Li-ion battery technologies capable of meeting such requirements pose the biggest challenge to their widespread adoption. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2009

A battery management system is a key component of advanced automotive electric energy storage systems. Engineering firm Ricardo has developed a generic battery management system (BMS) for Li-ion batteries that is independent of cell size or chemistry. It would provide flexibility for dual sourcing—e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

The vehicles under evaluation include a parallel hybrid electric diesel collector from Mack Trucks (a Volvo Group subsidiary); a series-hybrid and an hydraulic parallel hybrid collector ( earlier post ) from Crane Carrier; and the Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid (for the rack truck). The ISE diesel hybrid system combines a 5.9-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2011

What has changed the business mainly is that Li-ion batteries have come around and finally supported an energy density that allows you to build a halfway decent car. By contrast, the Golf diesel BlueMotion has a 1,447 km range. ” Requirements for future electrical energy storage system.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2010

In Europe, track electrification will eliminate the need for either diesel or battery storage in many areas. In 2001, Railpower launched the first hybrid electric switching locomotive in North America, using battery energy storage, called the Green Goat. Advanced lead acid batteries will make inroads as well.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2009

The 09HS is powered through a combination of a new ethanol-fueled (E10) internal combustion engine and the hybrid system, consisting of a 45 kW (peak) electric motor with a 35 kW, 120V Li-ion battery pack for energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

We are funding innovative projects in a number of key areas which include internal combustion engine technologies, energy storage and management, lightweight structures and new propulsion technologies. Development of high energy Li-S prototype battery cells. Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. There is an emphasis on developing and improving energy storage technologies, as they are one of the most critical components needed to enable the wide-spread commercialization of electric drive vehicles. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. This project will develop a high energy density lithium-sulfur cell technology that significantly reduces battery size, and improves performance and life.

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