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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

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Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac , a global leader in the energy sector, to develop a portable zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. The remaining materials are recycled back into the supply chain.

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India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system

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India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system. MWh battery energy storage system will provide a better solution of power backup to preferential consumers in case of a grid outage. Also, read: Tata Power DDL & Sun Mobility partners to set up Li-ion battery-swapping station.

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New sensor tech for commercial Lithium-ion batteries could support >5x faster charging without compromising safety

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The new technology could enable advances in battery materials science, flexible battery charging rates, thermal and electrical engineering of new battery materials/technology and has the potential to help the design of energy storage systems for high performance applications. 2018.01.076.

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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, have repurposed end-of-life electric vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems (ESS) for off-grid locations in developing countries or isolated communities. These challenges include: How to protect the lithium-ion cells from over-charge and discharge.

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Saft to Raise Approximately 120M to Fund Li-ion Plants in US

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The plant, to be based in Jacksonville, Florida, will manufacture batteries for a number of Saft’s existing markets (telecom back-up power, aviation and military), but most importantly, it will address the developing market for renewable energy storage. reduction in Q3 sales year-on-year to €123.2 million (US$182 million), and a 13.2%

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UK Faraday Battery Challenge awards £23M to support development of electrified car batteries

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Winners include: A Jaguar Land Rover-led project—LIBRIS (Lithium Ion Battery Research In Safety)—to maximize battery performance while maintaining safety. Brill Power’s BMS can combine any type of lithium-ion battery or supercapacitor while maximizing performance and cycle life.

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Li-ion battery maker CATL opens its first North American sales and service facility

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Ltd ( CATL ), a leading global supplier and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery products for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage facilities, is renewing its commitment to the US market by opening its first North American sales and service facility. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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