Southern California Edison Co. is testing the use of utility-size lithium-ion batteries to help store and transmit energy generated in eastern Kern County by wind and solar projects. Funded by SCE and the U.S. Department of Energy, the demonstration project is being constructed east of Tehachapi.. The SCE’s battery energy storage system will … Continue reading Wind energy and lithium ion batteries
Continue readingTag Archives: lithium ion batteries
Researchers create algorithms that help lithium-ion batteries charge two times faster
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have devised new algorithms that can cut lithium-ion battery charge times in half, help cells run more efficiently and potentially cut production costs by 25 percent. Rather than tracking battery behavior and health with the traditional technique of monitoring current and voltage, the team’s mathematical models estimate … Continue reading Researchers create algorithms that help lithium-ion batteries charge two times faster
Continue reading
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 readingLithium Battery Power and Battery Safety 2012
The Knowledge Foundation has 2 upcoming key battery industry events conveniently located in Las Vegas, NV. Lithium Battery Power 2012 will take place December 4-5, 2012. Battery Safety 2012 will be taking place December 6-7, 2012. The Advanced Registration Discount expires for both events on Friday October 5, 2012. Participating Organizations to date: 3M Company … Continue reading Lithium Battery Power and Battery Safety 2012
Continue reading
Lithium Extracted from Salt Water May Bring Cost of Batteries Down
Lithium, the lightest metal known to man, is the key ‘ingredient’ in all modern elecric car and hybrid vehicle battery packs, and with demand on the rise, its price has increased by 35% over the last 18 months. With demand for lithium-ion batteries expected to double in the next eight years, feasible lower cost solutions … Continue reading Lithium Extracted from Salt Water May Bring Cost of Batteries Down
Continue readingDoctoral 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
Continue reading
Electrovaya Launches Next Generation Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) Cell & Battery Technology
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) announced the launch of its next generation SuperPolymer® cell and battery technology; “MN-HP Series.” The Energy version of this technology, MN-eHP exceeds 200Wh/kg, which we believe is one of the highest energy densities for a commercial Lithium Ion cell in a large prismatic design. Electrovaya’s MN-HP series cells use commercially proven electrode materials … Continue reading Electrovaya Launches Next Generation Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) Cell & Battery Technology
Continue reading
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
Continue readingEon Electric to set up Lithium Ion Batteries Manufacturing Plant in India
Lithium Ion Batteries in larger sizes will meet the needs of batteries running two wheelers, cars and even buses. A number of countries are running bicycles, two wheelers, cars and even buses on Lithium Ion Batteries. Even if the use is comparatively limited for the present, it is estimated to expand substantially with the aim … Continue reading Eon Electric to set up Lithium Ion Batteries Manufacturing Plant in India
Continue reading138 Lithium-based Rechargeable Battery Manufacturers
The lithium-ion “”Li-ion”” battery business (most of the batteries covered in this report) is growing very rapidly to many tens of billions of dollars yearly, thanks to billions of dollars continuing to be invested in the industry. Their use is widening well beyond e-readers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones with vehicles being particularly important for … Continue reading 138 Lithium-based Rechargeable Battery Manufacturers
Continue reading
Corvus Energy is providing 16 industrial use lithium-ion AT6500-48V batteries
Corvus Energy, based in Richmond, B.C., Canada provides industrial-sized power in a compact, modular lithium-ion battery system to commercial marine, transportation, ports machinery, remote community, off grid and grid energy markets. Its revolutionary battery packs have the capacity to output sustained power comparable to diesel engines in hybrid and full-electric vessels and vehicles. Corvus Energy … Continue reading Corvus Energy is providing 16 industrial use lithium-ion AT6500-48V batteries
Continue reading
China BAK to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries to FAW-Volkswagen Automotive
China BAK plans to deliver three lithium-ion battery units to FAW-Volkswagen by the end of September 2012. China BAK Battery, Inc. (“China BAK”, the “Company”, or “we”) , a leading global manufacturer of lithium-based battery cells, today announced that the Company has received a sample order to supply its lithium-ion batteries to FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., … Continue reading China BAK to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries to FAW-Volkswagen Automotive
Continue reading
A123 inks financing deal with Chinese firm Wanxiang
A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium–ion batteries and energy storage systems for electric vehicles. A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(R) lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, today announced the execution of definitive agreements with Wanxiang Group Corporation, which follows the non-binding memorandum of understanding … Continue reading A123 inks financing deal with Chinese firm Wanxiang
Continue reading
Lithium-Ion Batteries Continue to Make Key In-Roads into the Market
EVWIND The lithium-ion battery market continues to advance as high power and high capacity cells increase penetration into large-format applications. Vying for market adoption, the lithium-ion chemistry competes heavily with established energy storage technologies, such as lead acid, in many of these applications. However, key performance characteristics have enabled lithium-ion to increase market penetration, resulting … Continue reading Lithium-Ion Batteries Continue to Make Key In-Roads into the Market
Continue readingWanxiang plans to invest in A123 Systems Inc, a producer of lithium-ion batteries
EVWIND Wanxiang Group Corp plans to invest up to $450 million in A123 Systems Inc, a US-based producer of lithium-ion batteries, to take advantages of opportunities in China’s booming electric battery industry. The two parties signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that could give Wanxiang an 80 percent stake in A123, which has reported losses … Continue reading Wanxiang plans to invest in A123 Systems Inc, a producer of lithium-ion batteries
Continue readingKLD Energy Technologies, Inc. and Samsung SDI Announce Relationship
Cooperation to Develop Battery Solutions for Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles and Other Markets KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. (KLD) and Samsung SDI announced today they have entered into a cooperative relationship to jointly develop state-of-the-art battery systems which will incorporate Samsung SDI’s industry-leading lithium-ion battery cells and KLD’s innovative electric vehicle drive technologies. Samsung SDI is a … Continue reading KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. and Samsung SDI Announce Relationship
Continue reading
Lithium-ion batteries power Mars mission
A company in the process of relocating to Rhode Island is powering NASA’s latest Mars rover. Yardney Technical Products of Stonington, Connecticut created the lithium ion battery being used by the rover Curiosity, which touched down on the Martian surface Monday. The company is moving to a new headquarters in East Greenwich. Yardney made batteries … Continue reading Lithium-ion batteries power Mars mission
Continue reading
Improve lithium ion batteries of electric vehicles
Lithium Is The Critical Ingredient For Long-life Batteries Used In Smartphones, Computing Tablets And Electric Cars Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB: NVMN) is pleased to announce that the Company has received a third-party estimate of the commercially recoverable lithium deposits located on the Bayankhongor mining property in excess of $12 Billion USD at current market … Continue reading Improve lithium ion batteries of electric vehicles
Continue readingLithium ion batteries for electric cars
CD-adapco announces the release of a computer-aided engineering tool, called STAR-CCM + Battery Simulation Module, designed to simulate spirally wound lithium-ion battery cells. The technology is aimed at helping the automotive and battery industries more quickly design and develop advanced electric drive vehicle power sources. The project, which began in August 2011, is co-sponsored by … Continue reading Lithium ion batteries for electric cars
Continue reading
