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Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

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Germany-based Liacon, one of Europe’s largest battery manufacturers, has released a new, more versatile lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that can replace all Group 31 lead-acid units. Delivery fleets, marine vessels, recreational vehicles, renewable energy storage, and construction equipment all use this standard.

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Protecting Human Health With Better Lead-Acid Battery Recycling & Better Batteries

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Stanford researchers combine epidemiology and management to confront a growing threat from lead-acid batteries in electric vehicles.

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SABIC acquires majority stake in carbon nanotube business for energy storage applications

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BDS produces and commercializes MOLECULAR REBAR, a proprietary technology of modified carbon nanotubes that offers potential for enhancing the performance of energy storage applications using lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. BDS is being added as part of SABIC’s Specialties business.

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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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JERA, the largest power generation company in Japan, responsible for about 30% of Japan’s electricity, and Toyota Motor have built and deployed the first large-capacity “Sweep Energy Storage System”. The 485 kW / 1,260 kWh facility will comprise lithium-ion batteries, nickel metal-hydride batteries, and lead-acid batteries.

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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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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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As dealerships embrace electrification to maintain competitiveness , it’s crucial to also explore the benefits of integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. What are battery energy storage systems?

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Pike Research forecasts $18B market in 2020 for advanced lead-acid batteries, 58% in transportation

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In a new report, Pike Research forecasts that the advanced lead-acid battery (LAB) market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8% Of the projected US$18-billion market in 2020, 58% of the sales will be from the transportation sector, historically one of the most of important industries for lead-acid batteries.

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