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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LG Chem has developed a flexible lithium-ion battery
Flexible batteries have been created before but made in flat sheets and have not stored much energy. The LG Chem flexible battery is thin and very flexible, able to be placed anywhere in any shape. Thin strands of copper wire are coated with nickel-tin. The strands are made into a metal yarn and wrapped around … Continue reading LG Chem has developed a flexible lithium-ion battery
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Thermal Energy Storage
Thermal energy storage (TES) is an often unrecognized but important component of the developing market for energy storage systems. Most often used to provide cooling capacity for commercial buildings, TES systems are also increasingly seen as an effective means of shifting electricity use from daytime peak periods into less expensive periods of the day or … Continue reading Thermal Energy Storage
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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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EnerDel Secures Order to Supply Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Volvo’s C30 Electric Car
EnerDel, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind. It manufactures advanced, lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems for electric utility, transportation and industrial applications. Company Delivers Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Systems for Buses, Trucks, Trains and Cars. EnerDel, Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, today announced it received … Continue reading EnerDel Secures Order to Supply Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Volvo’s C30 Electric Car
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ON Semiconductor Introduces Fully Integrated Li-Ion Battery Charger
The NCP1851 integrates dynamic power path management, which enables instant system turn-on in case of a weak battery and helps replenish a deeply discharged battery. Both the device’s internal junction temperature sensor and external Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor ensure safe charging of the system by reporting dedicated interrupts to the i²C Control Bus. The … Continue reading ON Semiconductor Introduces Fully Integrated Li-Ion Battery Charger
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SwRI Receives DOE Award for Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a $712,500 contract from the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the behavior of lithium-ion batteries during charge and discharge. The contract award is one of 19 projects that will receive $43 million in funding from the Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop breakthrough energy storage … Continue reading SwRI Receives DOE Award for Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
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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
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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
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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
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Graphene Batteries Perfect for Electric Vehicles
Li-ion battery technology is magnificent, but truly hampered by its limited power density and its inability to quickly accept or discharge large amounts of energy. 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 … Continue reading Graphene Batteries Perfect for Electric Vehicles
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E.ON Starts Building New Plant to Store Wind Power in Gas Grid
German utility E.ON AG (EOAN.XE) said Tuesday it has started construction of a pilot plant that enables wind-generated power to be stored in the gas grid. MAIN FACTS: -The Falkenhagen, Germany-based plant will store excess power from wind farms from 2013, meaning wind farms that create excess power can continue generating rather than be shut … Continue reading E.ON Starts Building New Plant to Store Wind Power in Gas Grid
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Johnson Controls (JCI) To Supply Lithium-Ion Battery To XL Hybrids
Lithium-Ion battery to power XL Hybrids’ Class 1 to 3 commercial vehicle hybrid electric powertrain. XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use, signed a supply agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in advanced batteries for start-stop, hybrid and … Continue reading Johnson Controls (JCI) To Supply Lithium-Ion Battery To XL Hybrids
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UNIST Researchers Develop Ultra-Fast Charge Battery
EVWIND Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology scientists in South Korea believe they can build electric car battery pack that will fully recharge in less an a minute. A group of Korean scientists, working at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), have developed a fast-charge lithium-ion battery that can be … Continue reading UNIST Researchers Develop Ultra-Fast Charge Battery
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Electric Car Battery Market Continues Rapid Growth
Tianneng Power will continue to advance its R&D efforts in electric car and electric bike motive batteries, as well as wind energy and solar power storage batteries, and Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries so as to continue its progress in product innovation and market leadership. Tianneng Power International Limited (“Tianneng Power” or the “Company”), China’s … Continue reading Electric Car Battery Market Continues Rapid Growth
Continue readingLithium-ion battery is fast-charged in minutes
By carbonizing the graphite-soaked LMO, the graphite turns into a network of conductive traces that run throughout the cathode. These carbonized graphite networks allow all parts of the battery to recharge at the same time. Therein lies the speed-up. A lithium-ion battery that can charge 120 times faster than normal is reportedly the work of … Continue reading Lithium-ion battery is fast-charged in minutes
Continue readingA123 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
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Recycling Lithium Could be an Urban Mining Goldmine
EVWIND Despite being the world’s largest consumer market for products using lithium-ion batteries, including Apple iPhones, Google Android tablets and GM Chevy Volt electric vehicles, the U.S. is behind Europe and Asia when it comes to recycling spent batteries. GTSO plans to grow its business very rapidly by helping to change that. With the majority … Continue reading Recycling Lithium Could be an Urban Mining Goldmine
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
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