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City of Gdynia orders 30 Solaris Trollino trolleybuses with Li-ion battery packs for off-wire driving

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In addition to trolleybuses, under the contract, the company will also provide batteries that will allow the modernization of 21 other vehicles, by replacing nickel-cadmium batteries with lithium-ion ones, together with appropriate power electronics.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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In addition, a starter alternator motor is used to supplement the internal combustion engine with some level of power assist during acceleration. Nickel-zinc batteries are chemically very similar to nickel-cadmium, NiCd. Both use an alkaline electrolyte and a nickel electrode but differ significantly in their voltage.

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FAA grounds US Boeing 787 Dreamliners after second incident with Li-ion battery; GS Yuasa Lithium Power the manufacturer

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When the FAA issues an airworthiness directive, it also alerts the international aviation community to the action so other civil aviation authorities can take parallel action to cover the fleets operating in their own countries. United Airlines is currently the only US airline operating the 787, with six airplanes in service.

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Saft and ESMA to Cooperate on Supercapacitor Development, Production and Commercialization; Heavy Diesels First Target

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In addition to the main cooperative agreement with ESMA, Saft has also signed a distribution agreement for the supercapacitors with KBi (Kold Ban International), a US company specializing in diesel engine starting systems that is already an established ESMA distributor for North America.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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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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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

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The ICE vehicles are one of the main causes of polluting the environment, the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines such as hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM), the need for alternate energy methods is greater than ever. Nickel-cadmium battery(NiCd).

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Saft signs supercapacitor agreement

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ESMA’s design has an important synergy with Saft’s capabilities as its construction is similar to that used in nickel-cadmium cells. There has also been a distribution agreement reached for the supercapacitors with Kold Ban International.