Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

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. when accelerating or climbing.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2014

Compared to lead-acid batteries, Saft’s Li-ion technology enables increased lifecycle, depth of charge and faster recharges, resulting in greater fuel and cost savings. The agreement also includes delivery of 24V e6T power supplies to TARDEC, the US Army’s Tank and Research Development and Engineering Center.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

As a result, Ford engineers have more than 25 patents pending for innovations developed in the electronic control strategy for the $295 system. It has been proposed to characterize the recharge ability of vehicle starter batteries as dynamic charge acceptance (DCA). It is a more durable 12V lead-acid battery.

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Fusion Low Cost Ford Lead Acid 257

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

The US military and most NATO countries to-date have used lead-acid batteries in the 6T form factor to provide starting and energy storage for its ground vehicles. Navitas will focus on optimizing the cell chemistry and mechanical design to amplify service life, energy density and low temperature power capability.

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Lead Acid Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of high-performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, has entered into an innovation contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën Automobiles under which PSA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the use of PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries as a replacement for lead-acid in stop-start vehicles.

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Lead Acid Nickel Cadmium Batteries Battery 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Norfolk Southern unveiled a prototype 1,500-horsepower switching locomotive that relies solely on rechargeable batteries for power yesterday at its Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pa. When fully charged, NS 999 is able to operate three shifts before recharging is required.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

The paper covers the basics of the electrochemistry of LIBs and the development of new materials and electrolytes in the search for higher capacities; it also addresses the challenge of energy storage in transportation applications with the target of displacing the internal combustion engine. —Goodenough and Park.

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Li-ion PHEV Transportation Batteries 262

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. Mazda’s engineers determined that a typical vehicle deceleration phase lasts only about 10 seconds. Mazda6 Engines. SKYACTIV-G 2.0. Standard Power. High Power.

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MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 311

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2013

Along with providing high power discharge capabilities, the P40 can also be recharged from a 0% state of charge (SOC) to 90% SOC in less than an hour. The P40-24 offers numerous advantages over lead-acid battery powered UPS systems, such as a smaller footprint, longer life and higher operating temperature capabilities, the company says.

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Li-ion Power Powered Batteries 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

The EK-1 electric vehicle is equipped with a lead-acid battery, and has a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and a range of 80 km. It can recharge 80% of battery capacity in 18 minutes. liter engine. The EC7 uses the Geely Serial Plug-in Electric system with a lithium iron phosphate pack and a 1.0L range extender.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

As part of their alliance, the companies also agreed to a standard Equipment, Engineering and License for Suzuki Shokan’s purchase and use of key equipment to be supplied by Air Products for the implementation of Air Products’ SmartFuel hydrogen fueling station technology. —Yoji Koguchi, managing director in charge of Toyota Factory.

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Suzuki Hydrogen Market Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. The e6T battery system includes electronic devices for performance, thermal, and safety management specific to the application.

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Li-ion Light Batteries Battery 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2016

Current mild-hybrid vehicle projects, in partnership with Ford and Hyundai/Kia, that utilize advanced 48V lead-carbon batteries, can reduce CO 2 emissions by 15-20%, according to the latest data from the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC), presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (25-28 January, Mainz).

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

While battery life span varies by manufacturer and age, in general you can expect new batteries to rival and often exceed the longevity of drivetrain components on internal combustion engine (ICE) Vehicles. A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Overview: BHEL is a Maharatna company under the Government of India and is one of the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprises in the country. Products: Ultralife produces a range of products, including primary and rechargeable batteries, battery packs, chargers, and communication systems.

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Lithium Ion India Manufacturer Energy Storage 52

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

The French Mega City appeared next from NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine). Limited ranged, lead-acid battery based cars, they have nonetheless proven the demand of even less than perfect electric vehicles. “We Sakura Battery Co is offering a line of EVs, including the Italian Maranello4 microcar.

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London G-Wiz i-MiEV Recharge 100

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

has signed a definitive Memorandum of Understanding for a multi-year, global supply relationship with Alpharetta, GA-based Exide Technologies for the purchase of Axion PbC batteries—multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries ( earlier post )—and other Axion technologies. Axion Power International Inc.

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Lead Acid Supplies Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

The reversible redox reaction without the formation of resistive solid products promotes rechargeability, demonstrating 100 cycles with negligible capacity fading. kWh l -1 cell ) by 2030 to enable electric vehicles to extend the driving range to a comparable level with gasoline-powered internal combustion engine vehicles (ca.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Energy Batteries 255

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

an $800,000 grant to demonstrate Axion’s proprietary PbC battery technology ( earlier post ) in a variety of electric vehicle types including: hybrids (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) used in commuter, delivery and other vehicles; and EVs , including converted (from combustion engine operation) EVs. City of Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2010

Next-generation lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany. College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany. Advanced separator for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries. Hollingsworth & Vose, Co. City University of New York.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

In October, strategy consultancy Roland Berger updated its 2010 report on the Li-ion battery business in which it warned that only six to eight global players in rechargeable battery business would survive through to 2017. Roland Berger: the Li-ion bubble bursts.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

In 2001, a team of engineers at a then-obscure R&D company called AC Propulsion quietly began a groundbreaking experiment. The researchers estimated that, if applied to the task of generating electricity, all of the engines in the U.S. They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2009

HHHI has developed a supplemental hydrogen fuel system for internal combustion engines that reduces emissions, enhances fuel efficiency by as much as 25% and increases horsepower by an average of 10%. The flat-plate alkaline battery technology is inexpensive, and more environmentally friendly than NiMH, NiCad and lead-acid batteries.

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Corporation Hydrogen Hybrid Motor 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Consortium members: Controlled Power Technologies, European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, Ricardo UK Ltd, Valeo Engine Cooling UK Ltd. The Joined-Cities Plan aims to help cities across the UK to deploy a cost effective and compatible network of recharging points.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

These are some of the hardest emissions to clean up due to the high cost of retrofitting the large number of trucks on the road today (around 1 million) with more advanced diesel engines or pollution controls, Quallion notes. —Paul Beach. The fuel cell Panda. Click to enlarge. Opportunities in the automotive market.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Fuel 218

Blink Charging

JANUARY 26, 2024

Vehicle lifespan is one of the many areas where electric vehicles (EVs) have an advantage over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. How many moving parts are in an EV drivetrain and engine? Lithium-ion batteries can discharge more energy in a single cycle, which means it can recharge less often and therefore last longer.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

million to engineer a low-cost, low-weight battery and to redesign vehicle frames so the battery becomes an integral part of a vehicle’s support structure. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs. Long-Life, Acid-Based Battery. For example, the University of California, San Diego will receive approximately $3.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

PbC batteries are multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries. Like a lead-acid battery, it comprises a series of cells. NS originally built NS-999 in early 2009 with lead–acid batteries; however, the lead–acid system consistently failed field testing.

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Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) last month showcased three hybrid electric concept vehicles resulting from its R&D program that demonstrate the real-world potential of lead-carbon batteries in 48V architectures. Loosely-based on the 48V LC SuperHybrid, this concept vehicle is powered by the Optima’s existing 1.7

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 9, 2009

It is fitted with a compact 660cc engine and equipped with a generator to charge the lithium-ion battery if capacity level drops. Further recharging when parked is by means of a domestic plug socket.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. The extra lead-acid battery pack can be recharged externally at night from the Prius owner’s household 110 VAC source in a home garage.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The European Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC) is delivering a paper this week outlining the consortium’s approach to 48V hybridization at the 2 nd International Conference on Advanced Automotive 48V Power Supply Systems in Düsseldorf. Click to enlarge. —Allan Cooper.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2011

PowerGenix, a manufacturer of high-performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered the burgeoning micro-hybrid electric vehicle market with its first production prototype product. Comparison of lead-acid and NiZn batteries for micro-hybrid applications. Parameter Lead-acid PowerGenix NiZn.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

In start-stop systems, the internal combustion engine is shut off when the driver stops and the engine is seamlessly restarted when the driver accelerates, which lowers emissions and improves fuel economy. The voltage stabilization electronic control results in a smooth start, reduced engine vibration and a superior driving experience.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

For reference, a typical lead acid battery can survive 500-800 cycles while 2,800 cycles is almost 8 years of use assuming one cycle a day. Valence maintains a team of seven application engineers on the ground in Ireland. “ The USCAR/DOE long term goal is 5,000 cycles. The two companies have had a relationship since 2005.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When considering the typical 3-5 year lifespan of a lead-acid battery in a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, many drivers assume that an EV battery requires regular replacement. These locations are ideal for efficiently recharging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) daily.

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