Reza Shahbazian-Yassar thinks sodium might be the next big thing in rechargeable batteries. Now, the gold standard in the industry is the lithium ion battery, which can be recharged hundreds of times and works really well. Its only problem is that it is made with lithium, which is not cheap. It could get even more … Continue reading Watt’s Next in Rechargeable Batteries?
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Second life of lithium-ion batteries: Electric Car Batteries As Energy Storage Systems
“Energy storage batteries could be placed just before the end users — say 24 houses — and go on the grid during localized blackouts, peak (electric) usage and as a reserve for the grid,” said Neubauer, senior engineer for National Renewable Energy Laboratory of Golden, Colo. which is researching second-use capabilities for used lithium-ion car … Continue reading Second life of lithium-ion batteries: Electric Car Batteries As Energy Storage Systems
Continue readingResearch seeks affordable energy storage for electric vehicles
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Stuttgart-based M+W Group have signed an agreement for a research cooperation to significantly reduce energy and material costs in the battery production of electric vehicles. The high costs for batteries are regarded as a major roadblock for a broad introduction of electric vehicles. One of the reasons for … Continue reading Research seeks affordable energy storage for electric vehicles
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DENSO Develops Lithium-ion Battery Pack for Stop/Start System
DENSO’s new lithium-ion battery pack stores regenerated power and then supplies the stored regenerated power to the electrical and electronic components, such as the car navigation and audio systems. This reduces the power generation required by the alternator, which results in an overall load reduction on the engine and improves the vehicle’s fuel economy. DENSO … Continue reading DENSO Develops Lithium-ion Battery Pack for Stop/Start System
Continue readingLi-Ion Cell and Battery Technology offers over 200 Wh/kg
Cells of SuperPolymer® MN-HP Series use electrode materials, such as graphite anodes and lithium metal mixed oxide cathodes, for maximum cycle life and safety. While typical cells are available in 30–40 Ah format (110–150 Wh) and housed in flat polymer pouch, energy version of this technology (MN-eHP) exceeds 200 Wh/kg. Non-toxic production process does not … Continue reading Li-Ion Cell and Battery Technology offers over 200 Wh/kg
Continue readingBatteries Remain a Key Issue in Electric Vehicles
Due to the high cost of batteries, many consumers consider hybrid and electric vehicles to be too costly when compared to conventionally-powered models, which are becoming more fuel efficient. This situation poses a dilemma to auto makers, which face tightening fuel economy and emission mandates that may require electrified powertrains for compliance. The Strategy Analytics … Continue reading Batteries Remain a Key Issue in Electric Vehicles
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Doctoral Student Developing Next Generation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Cars
Steven Arnold Klankowski, a doctoral candidate in chemistry, La Crescent, Minn., is working under Jun Li, professor of chemistry, to develop new materials that could be used in future lithium-ion batteries. The materials look to improve the energy storage capacity of batteries so that laptops, cellphones, electric cars and other mobile devices will last longer … Continue reading Doctoral Student Developing Next Generation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Cars
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Panasonic to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries for Toyota
With growing environmental concerns and escalating oil prices, demand for rechargeable batteries for eco-friendly vehicles is expected to grow rapidly. Panasonic is building up its battery business to meet such demand. The company is already supplying nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries for hybrid electric vehicles to a growing number of automotive manufactuers around the world, as … Continue reading Panasonic to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries for Toyota
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Altair Nanotechnologies and EnerDel Sign Strategic MoU
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI) and EnerDel, Inc., two leading providers of energy storage solutions, today announced that they have signed a strategic memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) to co-market and cross-sell each others’ product portfolios. Each company will now be able to offer a much broader line of lithium-ion-based energy storage systems (ESS) from individual cells and … Continue reading Altair Nanotechnologies and EnerDel Sign Strategic MoU
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Kemetco to Present American Manganese Technology at Battery Power 2012
American Manganese Inc. (TSX VENTURE:AMY)(PINKSHEETS:AMYZF)(FRANKFURT:2AM) (“American Manganese” or the “Company”) announces that Norman Chow, P.Eng., President of Kemetco Research, Inc., presents the American Manganese mining and extraction process in a paper titled: Cleaner Manganese to Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Li-Ion Batteries. Kemetco Research, Inc. is currently undergoing research for the production of high … Continue reading Kemetco to Present American Manganese Technology at Battery Power 2012
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The Li-ion battery in the electric car Nissan Leaf contains nearly 40 kg of graphite
Electric vehicles hold the potential to see graphite demand boom. For example, the Li-ion battery in the fully electric Nissan Leaf contains nearly 40 kg of graphite. China dominates world graphite production and represents 75% of total output. India is the second largest producer followed by Brazil, North Korea, Austria and Canada. The U.S. has … Continue reading The Li-ion battery in the electric car Nissan Leaf contains nearly 40 kg of graphite
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THz Technology Expanded to Li-ion Battery Electrode Analysis & Other Applications
The new system performs imaging and analysis of multi-layer coatings as thin as 10 ?m, enabling the analysis of electrode films in li-ion batteries and layers within multi-coat automotive paint, among diverse new applications. Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) today announced that it has developed a Terahertz (THz) time-of-flight (TOF) tomography analysis system utilizing … Continue reading THz Technology Expanded to Li-ion Battery Electrode Analysis & Other Applications
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Galaxy Resources Outlines Development Strategy for Sal De Vida
Galaxy acquired a 70% stake in the highly prospective Sal de Vida project following its recent merger with Lithium One Inc. Sal de Vida offers Galaxy geographical, process and cost base diversification from its existing assets in Australia and China. Galaxy Resources Limited is pleased to outline the development strategy for its Sal de Vida … Continue reading Galaxy Resources Outlines Development Strategy for Sal De Vida
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KIT Controls Fluctuation of Renewable Energies by Using Modern Storage Systems
Apart from the battery, the key component of the stationary energy storage system is an adapted power electronics unit for charging and discharging the battery within two hours only. Hence, the stationary storage system can be applied as an interim storage system for peak load balancing. During times of weak loads, solar energy and wind … Continue reading KIT Controls Fluctuation of Renewable Energies by Using Modern Storage Systems
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Batteries Made from World’s Thinnest Material Could Power Tomorrow’s Electric Vehicles
Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute made a sheet of paper from the world’s thinnest material, graphene, and then zapped the paper with a laser or camera flash to blemish it with countless cracks, pores, and other imperfections. The result is a graphene anode material that can be charged or discharged 10 times faster than … Continue reading Batteries Made from World’s Thinnest Material Could Power Tomorrow’s Electric Vehicles
Continue readingEncouraging Test Results for Developing Superior Lithium Ion Battery Materials
EVWIND China controls electrolytic manganese production supplying and producing 98% of the world’s needs (3 billion pounds per year). Larry W. Reaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Manganese Inc.(“American Manganese” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:AMY)(PINKSHEETS:AMYZF)(FRANKFURT:2AM), is pleased to announce the Company’s progress to date on the research in expanding the Company’s patent pending … Continue reading Encouraging Test Results for Developing Superior Lithium Ion Battery Materials
Continue readingChinese Lithium-ion Battery Market to Nearly Double to $9.2 Billion in 2016
EVWIND Demand for electric vehicles falls short, but new applications like electric bikes drive 18% annual growth, says Lux Research. The Chinese lithium-ion battery market will nearly double to $9.2 billion in 2016, as volumes grow 129% to 44.3 GWh. This impressive growth will occur even though demand for emerging electric vehicles will still trail … Continue reading Chinese Lithium-ion Battery Market to Nearly Double to $9.2 Billion in 2016
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Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2012-2022
EVWIND Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2012-2022http://www.reportlinker.com/p0265732/Electric-Vehicle-Traction-Batteries-2012-2022.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle This comprehensive report has detailed assessments and forecasts for all the sectors using and likely to use traction batteries. There are chapters on heavy industrial, light industrial/commercial, mobility for the disabled, two wheel and allied, pure … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2012-2022
Continue readingResearch team develops high performance flexible solid state battery
The Korean team of Professor Keon Jae Lee from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST has developed a high performance flexible all-solid-state battery, an essential energy source for flexible displays. The technological advance of thin and light flexible display has encouraged the development of flexible batteries with a high power density and … Continue reading Research team develops high performance flexible solid state battery
Continue reading$3.2 million to develop battery management system for electric-car batteries
Lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Aug. 2 that a team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis will receive $2 million to design a battery management system for lithium-ion batteries that will guarantee their longevity, safety and performance. This is a particularly challenging project because the electrochemical … Continue reading $3.2 million to develop battery management system for electric-car batteries
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