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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. Lead acid batteries typically get 200-400 cycles before they fail. Group 31 batteries are one of the highest selling in the market.

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Owens Corning presenting LifeMat glass non-woven solutions for flooded lead-acid batteries for stop-start engines

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Owens Corning is exhibiting its newly-branded LifeMat glass non-woven solutions for flooded lead-acid batteries or start-stop systems at Baltimore’s Battery Council International (BCI). The LifeMat pasting mat contributes to extending the lifecycle of traditional lead-acid batteries by preventing positive active mass shedding.

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Electrovaya launches Li-ion battery product line for forklift market; drop-in lead-acid replacements for Class I and Class II

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This market is currently heavily dominated by lead-acid battery solutions that cannot keep up with the demands of today’s warehouse and logistics environments. Electrovaya Inc. has introduced a new Lithium-ion ceramic product line for the Class I and II forklift markets.

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Lead-acid battery companies join forces with Argonne to enhance battery performance

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East Penn is a leading manufacturer of high quality lead-acid batteries and accessories for the automotive, commercial, marine, motive power, UPS and telecommunication markets. RSR Technologies is a research and development company engaged in the nonferrous smelting and refining industries.

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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. Earlier post.). Ying Shi, Christopher A. 2012.08.013.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Other battery technologies (nickel-metal hydride, lead-based etc.) For commercial applications, harsh environments and heavy duty vehicles, high-temperature sodium nickel chloride batteries are a competitive option. cannot deliver the required level of performance for these applications at a competitive weight.

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Skeleton Technologies to supply supercap modules to Class8 Energy; €11.6M contract

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Our research led us to collaborate with Skeleton Technologies, whose supercapacitors totally go beyond our expectations while preserving the environment. Since the beginning of the electrification of commercial vehicles, our efforts have turned to obtaining a better energy solution for the heavy duty and the off-road machinery diesel market.

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