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M5BAT 5MW storage system integrates multiple battery technologies

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It consists of lithium-ion batteries to meet short-term demand; high-temperature batteries to supply power for several hours; and lead-acid batteries when the average discharge time is one hour or less. million) grant from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as part of its “Energy Storage Funding Initiative.”

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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

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A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. The US Department of Energy funded this most recent study.

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.

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Forecast puts global lead acid battery market at $76.44B by 2022

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VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2015 to 2022 due to their increasing application in UPS systems, engines, security systems, backup power, emergency lighting systems, cell phone towers and radio communication systems.

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Okaya Electric launches high-speed electric scooter Faast 

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With the launch of our Okaya Faast, we have showcased our renewed commitment towards bringing innovative, low-cost but high-performance e-scooters to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country,” said Anil Gupta, Managing Director, Okaya Power Group. Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter .

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Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced  at Rs 69,900

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Okaya Group an energy storage solutions provider has recently launched a new electric scooter ‘Okaya Freedum’ with a price tag starting at Rs 69,900. Also, read related article: Okaya Power bags World Bank fund contract from EESL for charging stations. Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced at Rs 69,900.

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Okaya unveils electric 2W-AvionIQ & ClassIQ series ranging from Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000

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Okaya Power Group an Energy storage solutions provider announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler business with the launch of a range of vehicles. The company’s ‘Electric 2Wheelers’ are available in four variants, both in ‘VRLA Lead Acid Battery’ and ‘Lithium Iron Phosphate’ (LFP) battery.

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