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Panasonic Signs Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Supply Contract with Ford Motor

Panasonic, a developer and manufacturer of electronic products, has entered into an agreement with Ford Motor to deliver lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cells. The cells will be used by Ford Motor for its four new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.

28 Feb 2012

Liquid Batteries May Address Intermittency of Clean, Renewable Energy

Researchers at the MIT have developed a potential new technology for leveling the load in renewable energy sources. Intermittency of clean and renewable energy is a major disadvantage. Addressing this issue by leveling the erratic supplies will help increase the viability of these energy sources.

16 Feb 2012

Researchers Discover New Battery for Photovoltaic Application

The University of Southampton and REAPsystems, a specialist in lithium battery technology, have partnered to conduct a study on the application of lithium battery as an energy storage device in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

13 Feb 2012

Solapoint Purchases Alpha-Omega’s Solar Simulator

The GEN2 Solar Simulator from Alpha-Omega Power Technologies, a pioneer in concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar simulators, has been purchased by Solapoint.

7 Feb 2012

Zentric and OneEnergy Partner for Fuel Cell Technology

Zentric, an advanced battery technologies company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OneEnergy, a private R&D company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for innovative fuel cell battery technology.

7 Feb 2012

New Solar Battery Charger Saves Money and Environment

A new solar-powered battery charger has been launched by Nokero International, a developer of affordable solar technology solutions. The advanced, small and sleek charger, C110, utilizes sunlight to restore power to recyclable and rechargeable AA batteries.

6 Feb 2012

MIT Study Shows Electric Vehicles Can Lower Operational Costs

Researchers from Center for Transportation and Logistics at MIT have conducted a new study on a fleet of electric-powered delivery trucks. The study shows that such vehicles are environment- friendly and also provide economic benefits to business.

3 Feb 2012

Toyota and BMW Collaboration an Inspiration to More Research in Green Technology

In December 2011, Toyota Motors and BMW entered into an agreement, honoring which, the two corporations will focus on developing advanced lithium-ion batteries as well as explore other fuel-saving technologies.

10 Jan 2012

BYD, China State Grid Complete Construction of Large Battery Energy Storage Station

China’s State Grid together with BYD has completed the construction work of a battery energy storage station which may probably be the largest globally. This station is situated at Zhangbei, the project is a combination of 140 MW of both solar and wind renewable energy generation, a smart power transmission system and 36 MWh of energy storage.

2 Jan 2012

Eltek to Supply On-Board Chargers for New Electric Vehicles from Volvo Car

Eltek has won a supply contract from Volvo for the supply of on Board chargers for electric vehicles. According to the terms of the agreement, Eltek will be supplying water cooled on-board chargers to the Volvo Car from 2012.

28 Dec 2011