The next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles are being designed to use high-capacity Lithium-ion batteries as environmentally-friendly fuel alternatives.
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Increasing Demand for Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid Buses
Ultracapacitor-based energy storage systems are highly efficient in absorbing recuperative braking energy and delivering stored energy to hybrid internal combustion / electric vehicles.
Continue readingValence Technology, Wrightbus Sign Multi-Year Battery Supply Agreement
This agreement establishes Valence Technology as the battery supplier of choice for Wrightbus? future hybrid product range.
Continue readingSakti3 Plans to Accelerate Product Planning
Sakti3 Announces Strategic Investments by General Motors Ventures and Itochu Technology Ventures, Plans to Accelerate Product Planning.
Continue readingPanasonic Introduces Batteries For Wind Turbines
Panasonic, a global electronics leader and one of the world?s most advanced battery manufacturers, has introduced a special series of batteries designed specifically for Wind Turbines.
Continue readingENER1 Announces $65 Million Capital Raise
ENER1, Inc. (HEV) announced that it has agreed to sell $55 million of senior unsecured notes, together with shares of common stock and warrants, to certain investment funds, led by funds managed by Goldman Sachs.
Continue readingSpain in talks with Mitsubishi on lithium ion batteries in Vigo
The Spanish government said Thursday it is in negotiations with Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors over the possible construction of a plant in Spain to produce lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles.
Continue readingLeo Motors Files Two Patents for Its ZAFCG
Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LEOM) announced that its two patent applications regarding Leo?s Zinc Air Fuel Cell Generator (ZAFCG) were accepted and filed by the Korea Patent Office.
Continue readingLi-ion battery has surprisingly small ecological footprint
Most experts agree that electric vehicles will gain market share and thus become relevant for the ecological balance sheet.
Continue readingBattery Powered Cars Are More Environmentally Friendly Than Expected
The size of the environmental footprint depends on which sources of power are used to “fuel” the e-mobile. The Li-ion battery itself has, in contrast, a limited effect on the LCA of the electric vehicle.
Continue readingGrid-Scale Energy Storage Market to Reach $35 Billion by 2020
Demand is being driven by several key trends as wind energy and solar power, the expansion of utility smart grid initiatives, and the introduction of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingChina Rechargeable Lithium Battery Industry
There are only ten rechargeable lithium battery cell manufacturers all over the world.
Continue readingAdvanced Battery Technologies Completes Production Upgrade
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc., founded in September 2002, develops, manufactures and distributes rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries.
Continue readingNASA Funds Development of Nanoscale Materials for High Energy Density Lithium-Ion Batteries
The nanoengineers in the Meng lab will be using first principles to model new nanocomposite structures for the generation of cathode materials with exceptionally high energy density.
Continue readingSpheric Technologies Produces Lithium Battery Materials Cheaper and Faster
New research shows that pricey lithium battery materials can be produced cheaper and faster using industrial microwave furnace systems.
Continue readingElectric vehicles fueling demand for battery technology and supply
The batteries used to propel electric vehicles (EVs) can be derived from one of several chemistries, including lead acid, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion).
Continue readingArotech Announces $2.1 Million in New Battery and Charger Orders
The batteries and rechargeables will be used for communications equipment, thermal imaging devices and aviation safety product.
Continue readingVendum Batteries Announces Planned Expansion
Vendum Batteries (VNDB), a US-based battery technology development company, is pleased to announce it is looking at expanding its operations to coincide with an anticipated surge in business demand.
Continue readingForce Energy Corp. Acquires Zoro 1 Lithium Property
The Zoro 1 property is 52 hectares in area and is located near the East Shore of Wekusko Lake in west-central Manitoba, Canada. An evaluation of historic data from the Zoro 1 lithium pegmatite was undertaken.
Continue readingLomiko will retain no interest in the Alkali Valley or the Paymaster Project
Lomiko to Focus on Emerging Lithium Battery Sector, Rare Earths and Lithium Exploration in South America.
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