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Researchers demonstrate AZ31 magnesium alloy foils as thin anodes for rechargeable magnesium batteries

Green Car Congress

Researchers in Israel and Spain have demonstrated the feasibility of processing ultrathin Mg anodes for use in rechargeable magnesium battery cells by using AZ31 Mg alloys (3% Al; 1% Zn). The possibility of using of ultrathin processable Mg metal anodes is an important step in the realization of rechargeable Mg batteries.

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Fuji Pigment unveils rechargeable Aluminum-air battery; targeting initial commercialization this spring

Green Car Congress

has developed a new type of aluminum-air battery which can be recharged by refilling with salt or fresh water and which uses a modified structure to ensure longer battery lifetime. An aluminum–air battery with a rechargeable battery was fabricated, and its properties were stable for one month. Click to enlarge. Fuji Pigment Co.

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Better Place introduces Renault Fluence ZE EV and pricing for Israel

Green Car Congress

Better Place unveiled its first EV it will sell in the Israel market, the Renault Fluence ZE. The service packages include installation and maintenance of a home recharging station, free access to Better Place’s battery replacement stations and road-side service. Fluence ZE will go on sale from mid-July. A hat-tip to Zohar!

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Alcoa and Phinergy jointly showcase Al-air EV demonstrator

Green Car Congress

Alcoa and Israel-based Phinergy jointly showcased Phinergy’s aluminum-air EV demonstrator at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montréal. In February, the two companies had announced a joint development agreement to develop further Phinergy’s aluminum-air primary (non-rechargeable) battery technology ( earlier post ). Earlier post.).

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2nd Better Place CEO out; company to be managed by Chairman of Board and CFO

Green Car Congress

Globes in Israel reported that sources said that Thornley left over differences with Chairman Idan Ofer over Better Place’s future, especially over plans to reduce activity in global markets and focus on its core markets of Israel and Denmark.

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EV battery swapping may aid resolve the U.S. charging sickness

Baua Electric

When an worker drives up with a silver Kia Niro, a display screen presentations him the place to soil. The bot rises as much as the plate keeping the battery gather, sends a sign to liberate it, gets rid of the gather and scuttles again to the station’s deposit section to shelve the blank battery for recharging.

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Electric bus market and trends 

Electric Vehicles India

High storage batteries are required for the mobility of the electric bus, which requires high recharging time and is expensive. BYD received Israel’s largest electric bus order. For the Chinese bus manufacturer, this electric bus order is the largest from to date Israel. Electric bus market and trends .

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