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Battery and Supercapacitor Market for Smart Grids Set to Boom

The market for battery and supercapacitor storage systems for Smart Grid applications will grow from $1.5 billion in 2012 to $8.3 billion in 2016, according to a new report from NanoMarkets

30 Jul 2009

Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Drayage Truck for Extended Range Applications Released by Balqon

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, today announced the release of lithium-ion batteries as an alternative to lead acid traction batteries for its entire product line of Class 8 yard tractors and drayage vehicles

26 Jul 2009

Ultra Accelerated Weathering System, Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrating Collector and Microbattery Named As Top Innovators

An ultra-accelerated weathering system, a parabolic trough solar concentrating collector, and a microbattery, all developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), were honored as top 100 innovations for 2009 by R and D Magazine

23 Jul 2009

Better Batteries For Electric Cars The Goal Of German Consortium

Development of high-performance batteries is an indispensable prerequisite for the economic efficiency of electric cars. For Germany to reach a top level in international electrochemistry research again, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now funding a consortium of selected universities and non-university research institutions in southern Germany

21 Jul 2009

mPhase Releases Demonstration of New Nanotechnology Based Battery Technology

mPhase Technologies, is focused on developing and commercializing a new battery technology based on a well-patented phenomenon known as electrowetting, today released a video demonstrating that a liquid electrolyte can be controlled atop a man made surface. This key process allows the activation of the Smart NanoBattery to be controlled

14 Jul 2009

Printable Batteries Can Now Be Made Using Simple Silk Screening Techniques

A printable battery has been made that can be readily printed using a silk-screen printing method similar to that used for t-shirts and signs

2 Jul 2009

SANYO Eneloop Lamp Becomes a Rechargeable Flashlight When Picked Up

SANYO is pleased to announce the release of a rechargeable interior light, “eneloop lamp,” as a new addition to the “eneloop universe products.”

30 Jun 2009

Energizer Released Range of Rechargeable and Solar Power Devices for Consumer Electronics Like the Apple iPhone

From power for iPhone and Smart phones to netbooks and camcorders, Energizer continues to develop innovative and creative portable power solutions for on-the-go consumers. Making its debut will be the new line of Energizer Energi To Go branded rechargeable power packs and emergency charger products for all types of mobile electronic devices

24 Jun 2009

Hybrid Solar Powered LED Street Lights Launched

Visible Light Solar Technologies launched the company and its inaugural Vector line of hybrid solar/LED (Light-emitting Diode) lighting solutions aimed at retrofitting or replacing the US's over 100 million outdated street light, parking lot and commercial and industrial lighting fixtures

21 Jun 2009

Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Process Key to Grant Application for Battery Manufacturing

International Battery (IB), a U.S. manufacturer, designer, and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable cells and batteries, today announced that it has submitted an application for a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Recovery Act – Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative

15 Jun 2009