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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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All hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles equipped with high-voltage, advanced rechargeable battery systems also utilize a second electrical system on 12V level for controls, comfort features, redundancy and safety features. This electrical system is in all cases supplied by a 12V lead-based battery, the groups said.

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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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In a review paper in the journal Nature Materials , Jean-Marie Tarascon (Professor at College de France and Director of RS2E, French Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage) and Clare Gray (Professor at the University of Cambridge), call for integrating the sustainability of battery materials into the R&D efforts to improve rechargeable batteries.

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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GAO focused the review on rechargeable batteries and certain other energy storage technologies; it excluded non-rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and nuclear energy storage technologies. Sodium batteries. GAO focused on fiscal years 2009 through 2012 because DOE made large investments in these technologies during these years.

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European version of the BYD Dolphin is revealed

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The four driving modes include Sport, Normal, Economy, and Snow modes to suit driving conditions and preferences. High performance is also achieved when it comes to recharging. Are you more interested in the future cheaper version with sodium-ion battery? Charging power is 11 kW AC 3 phase. Thanks Pedro Ventura for the heads up.

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Top 5 Promising Technological Developments In The Electric Vehicle Sector

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Economies of scale could result in an annual cost reduction of about 6-8 percentage for each battery. Along with sodium-based alternatives, could soon supplant the seemingly obsolete lithium-ion battery. #2. Along with sodium-based alternatives, could soon supplant the seemingly obsolete lithium-ion battery. #2.

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MIT and Moscow State collaborating on advanced batteries, metal-air batteries and reversible fuel/electrolysis cells

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CEES has three main research thrusts: the development of advanced lithium-ion and multivalent ion batteries; the development of rechargeable metal-air batteries; and Development of reversible low and elevated temperature fuel cells. Rechargeable metal-air batteries. Advanced Li-ion and multivalent ion batteries.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). The electricity for recharging has to come from somewhere, which means power plants. The practice has a direct impact on California’s economy.