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Low-Cost, Long-Life Battery Addresses Natural Fluctuations of Solar and Wind Energies

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid.

25 Apr 2013

Electrovaya to Provide Large Lithium Ion Battery System for Electric Ferry in Norway

Electrovaya today announced that it has secured, in conjunction with its subsidiary, Miljøbil Grenland AS (Miljøbil) in Norway, an order for a large Lithium Ion battery system for the "Hisarøy" Electric Ferry.

19 Apr 2013

Cleantech Startup SiNode Systems Wins Grand Prize at 2013 Rice Business Plan Competition

The Clean Energy Trust congratulates SiNode Systems on its grand prize win at the 2013 Rice Business Plan Competition. SiNode, a finalist at the 2012 Clean Energy Challenge, was awarded $811,000 in prizes April 13 in Houston.

19 Apr 2013

New Generation of Lithium Ion Battery Technology from Electrovaya

Electrovaya, the leading designer and manufacturer of lithium ion battery systems, launches its new generation of lithium ion battery technology SuperPolymer®2.0.

18 Apr 2013

Re-Purposed EV Batteries May Be Feasible for Community Energy Storage Systems

Once they've finished powering electric vehicles for hundreds of thousands of miles, it may not be the end of the road for automotive batteries, which researchers believe can provide continued benefits for consumers, automakers and the environment.

17 Apr 2013

Lifespan of Lithium Ion Batteries Exceed Average Life Expectancy of Electric Vehicles

Scientists today answered a question that worries millions of owners and potential owners of electric and hybrid vehicles using lithium-ion batteries: How long before the battery pack dies, leaving a sticker-shock bill for a fresh pack or a car ready for the junk heap? Their answer, presented here at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), being held here this week, may surprise skeptics.

12 Apr 2013

Simple Charging Routine Can Considerably Reduce Risk of Battery Failure

As reduced lifespan and performance is the likely result of leaving a battery in storage unmaintained, CTEK, a global battery care brand, is advising vehicle owners to start a simple charging routine to considerably reduce the risk of battery failure.

6 Apr 2013

Anode Respiring Bacteria Can Produce Harvestable Energy

Bacteria are often associated with their disease-causing capacity or alternatively, with their role as normal residents of the human body, where they perform duties essential to health.

27 Mar 2013

NorthStar's Fast Recharging Blue + Battery Delivers Long Life on Unstable Power Grids

NorthStar's new premium AGM Blue + Battery delivers fast recharging and high PSOC cyclic performance, for long life on very unstable power grids, and impressive fuel savings when used with hybrid telecom power systems.

26 Mar 2013

High Performance Lithium Titanate Oxide Cell Developed for Micro-Hybrid Vehicle Applications

Energy Innovation Group Ltd. (EIG) a South Korean manufacturer of large format lithium ion battery cell technology, announced today the development of an LTO cell targeting and enabling applications requiring high charge/ discharge rates, long cycle life, and broad operating temperature range.

From Idealab 13 Mar 2013