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UCL, UI researchers devise method to optimize magnesium chromium oxide cathode materials; disordered materials

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University College London and University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report a new, scalable method for making a material that can reversibly store magnesium ions at high-voltage. —Professor Jordi Cabana (University of Illinois at Chicago). The study is published RSC journal Nanoscale.

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New high-temperature ceramic capacitor could reduce cooling needs in power electronics for hybrids and EVs

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The power electronics found in vehicles today require cooling because of limitations in the temperature rating of components such as capacitors, which are used to store electrical energy. Other partners involved in the project are Syfer, NanoForce, Valeo, Queen Mary, University of London and Queen’s University Belfast.

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BP establishing $100M international research center for advanced materials for energy and industrial applications

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The BP-ICAM will be modelled on a “hub and spoke” structure, with the hub located within The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, which has core strengths in materials, engineering, characterization, collaborative working. The University of Cambridge also has a long association with BP.

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GKN to supply 500 electric flywheel hybrid drive systems to Go-Ahead Group for buses

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The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor, which helps accelerate the bus back up to speed, generating fuel savings of more than 20% at a significantly lower cost and weight (60 kg, 132 lbs) than battery hybrid alternatives. Useable stored energy is 1.2MJ, with peak power of 120kW.

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Li-S battery company OXIS Energy receives 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation

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Consultancy Frost &Sullivan has selected UK-based lithium-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy to receive the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation. Further, the ESC will utilize 90-95% of the stored energy. Earlier post.). —Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Avimanyu Basu.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. In theory, they should be a good choice for applications, such as storing surplus energy from renewables.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. In theory, they should be a good choice for applications, such as storing surplus energy from renewables.