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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. In this paper, the cell voltage and pressure of new and dead VRLA batteries are monitored during testing to determine the cause of death of the cells.

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Okaya unveils electric 2W-AvionIQ & ClassIQ series ranging from Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000

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Okaya unveils electric 2W-AvionIQ & ClassIQ series ranging from Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000. Okaya Power Group an Energy storage solutions provider announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler business with the launch of a range of vehicles. Launched two-wheelers, three-wheelers & four-wheeler EV products.

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Okaya Electric launches high-speed electric scooter Faast 

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The electric scooter is an IoT-enabled e-scooter that provides a top speed of 60-70 kmph and a range of 150-200 km per charge. The Okaya Freedum LI-2 electric scooter comes with a 150kg BLDC hub motor producing 250W, it gives a range of 70 80km. It comes with a lot of features and is equipped with a 4.4

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GS Yuasa US subsidiary introduces line of lead-acid batteries for renewable energy markets

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The ECO R product line consists of four advanced lead acid, VRLA (Valve-regulated Lead-Acid Battery) products. Capacity ranges from 50 Ah up to 3,000 Ah and can be used in larger residential and commercial systems. GS Battery (USA) Inc. ,

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M5BAT 5MW storage system integrates multiple battery technologies

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The project will deploy Exide Technologies’ innovative VRLA gel and CSM copper plate technologies, which deliver high cyclic application capacity and high-current discharge. has been investing in a wide range of future technologies. Beta-motion GmbH’s high-output lithium-ion batteries will be used for efficient load management.

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Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced  at Rs 69,900

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Its lead-acid battery provides a range of 50-60 kilometres and 70-80 kilometres for the lithium-ion model. The Okaya Freedum LI-2 electric scooter comes with a 150kg BLDC hub motor producing 250W, it gives a range of 70 80km. The electric scooter features a 10-inch wheel with a telescopic fork up front and a mono-shock at the rear.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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Charging with a 200-volt power source takes less than six hours, and vehicle driving range exceeds 160 km (99 miles). The 6 kWh lithium-ion battery is manufactured by Blue Energy and its all-electric mode driving range can achieve up to 15 to 25 km (9 to 16 miles). VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic. EV range. >160

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