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Pennsylvania Awards Axion Power $800,000 to Demonstrate PbC Batteries in Hybrids, PHEVs and EVs

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The PbC battery technology—multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries—replaces simple lead-based negative electrodes used by other manufacturers with activated carbon electrode assemblies and has significantly enhanced performance characteristics when compared with other advanced lead-acid batteries.

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Balqon receives contract from the Port of Los Angeles to retrofit 6 electric yard tractors with Li-ion packs

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This contract to upgrade six extended range yard tractors to POLA’s demonstration fleet will allow us to showcase our current technologies to local marine terminals, warehouses and rail yards.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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This preference is fueled by advancements in battery technology, leading to enhanced range. Moreover, the continuous expansion of EV charging infrastructure nationwide further reinforces confidence in extended range capabilities. However, an electric car’s lithium-ion battery may last as long as the vehicle itself.

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Balqon Offers Lithium-Ion Battery Option for Electric Drayage Truck

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Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, is now offering lithium-ion batteries as an extended range alternative to lead-acid traction batteries for its entire product line of Class 8 yard tractors and drayage vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Balqon Introduces On-Highway Heavy-Duty Electric Mule Truck

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Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), introduced a lithium-ion battery powered heavy-duty electric truck designed for use in on-highway short-haul applications at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles, California.

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Concept: Compact Two-Cycle, Co-generating Piston-Driven Turbine to Deliver 60+% Efficiency

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Any combustible fuel can work in the Reinhardt Turbine, the limiting factor is emissions control. The engine is designed to generate power only, in applications such as a genset for an extended range electric vehicle, or in distributed power generation. The gas process is no different than the Otto cycle.

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