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Zero-emission Transport a Step Closer Thanks to New UCL-HORIBA Partnership at UCL East

A new HORIBA Chair will work with industry and academia to champion and develop new propulsion technologies, creating the next generation of battery and fuel cell mobility and leading the way towards a cleaner, greener, and carbon-free future.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 20 Oct 2022

Vianode Opens R&D Center for Sustainable Battery Materials in Norway

Vianode, owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, produces advanced battery materials with a greener footprint.

20 Oct 2022

Aceleron Partners With Pro Marine Store

Aceleron collaborates with Pro Marine Store to bring its unique circular economy Lithium-iron phosphate battery direct to the boating world.

From Aceleron Ltd 10 Oct 2022

Sustainable Energy Storage Derived From Seaweed

Recently, a group of researchers based in Bristol have developed nanomaterials that incorporate seaweed into their makeup to produce a robust battery separator. The separators could herald a new wave of greener and more efficient energy storage devices.

7 Oct 2022

Australia’s Battery Recycling Scheme a Beacon for Product Stewardship

Australia’s official government-backed battery recycling Scheme, B-cycle, has today released its first performance report - Positive Charge, highlighting the rapid scale and pace of the innovative product stewardship scheme since launch in February this year.

5 Oct 2022

Speeding Up the Transition to Electric Vehicles

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have designed a high-speed magnetically driven motor that could reduce the dependency on rare earth materials in EV manufacturing and increase the driving range of EVs.

14 Sep 2022

Eaton Introduces Portfolio of Battery Pack Vent Valves for Electrified Vehicles

Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business has introduced a single-stage vent valve for electrified vehicle (EV) batteries. The valve acts as an overpressure relief for the vehicle’s battery pack.

From Eaton 14 Sep 2022

Conrad Energy Receives Planning Approval for 50MW Battery Energy Storage Project

Conrad Energy, the UK’s market leading flexible power company, has recently secured planning consent for a 50 MW 2-hour battery energy storage system in North Petherton, Somerset.

From Conrad Energy 13 Sep 2022

High-Performance Zn Batteries with a New Biodegradable Electrolyte

The need for batteries that store generated energy and powered engines is being sparked by increasing demands for renewable energy and electric vehicles. However, the batteries that power these sustainable solutions are not always green enough. Scientists have constructed a zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte from an unexpected source—crab shells.

2 Sep 2022

Railways in the North of Sweden are Being Upgraded, with Battery-powered Maintenance Machines

In northern Sweden, a new green industry is being formed, and the railway is a central part of climate-smart and efficient transport. There is also a general increase in demand for both freight and passenger transport, which puts the focus on railway maintenance.

2 Sep 2022