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Chevron invests in Prussian Blue battery tech company Natron Energy; stationary storage for EV charging stations

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This eliminates the conversion reactions and electrolyte decomposition that limit the lifetime of lead acid and lithium-ion cells. One potential technology solution for fast charging stations may be the use of stationary batteries to supplement demand for grid power. Resources. Firouzi, R. Motallebi, C.W. Valencia, H.S.

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Pike Research makes 10 electric vehicle predictions for 2013

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Several battery manufacturers including AllCell Technologies, Balqon, and Saft are stepping up with 48-volt lead-acid and Li-ion offerings for increasingly power-hungry vehicles with Stop-Start systems. Germany leads Europe’s PEV growth. Globally, the e-bike market will grow by 10% to more than 33.6 48-Volt batteries.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Better Place is building stations in San Francisco, Hawaii, Israel, and Denmark to swap out 1,000 pound batteries in a car wash type set up. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids.