Charged

AUGUST 20, 2020

The Newton eTrailer, Trailer Dynamics’s first electric semi-trailer, is designed to respond to the driving behavior of its coupled tractor using an electric drive train supported by an integrated electric transmission system, managing energy resources intelligently along the entire route.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 25, 2024

The work on the power plant and lithium extraction plant is expected to be completed by the summer and power generation is planned by the end of 2024. Moreover, GEL had previously announced plans to extract lithium from the United Downs site. GEL) in Cornwall, UK.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, Mercedes Chief Technology Officer Markus Schäfer recently voiced a contrarian view, saying that solid-state batteries “may not be necessary,” thanks to developments in lithium-ion-based battery tech. We know the electric drivetrain is still way more expensive than a combustion drivetrain. That’s a fact.

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Charged

JULY 13, 2022

Heat is a by-product and one of the greatest enemies of electrical and electronic components. In fact, the average reliability of electrical/electronic components drops by 50% for every ten-degree rise above the maximum device operating temperature. Electric vehicle charging stations are no exception.

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Charged

MARCH 20, 2023

SuperC has developed a process to produce few-layer graphene (FLG) and pastes for electrodes in lithium-ion batteries. According to the company, the addition of graphene increases the electrical and thermal conductivity of the batteries for faster charging and better overall performance. The batteries also become temperature-sensitive.

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Green Living Guy

MARCH 17, 2021

Believe it or not, electric cars have existed as long as gasoline-burning ones have. The latter were more efficient and practical in the early days when batteries were too large and inefficient for electric cars to be a viable mode of transportation. Fortunately, persistent and tireless innovation has improved electrical.

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Charged

JUNE 7, 2023

Lohmann , a German adhesive tape company, has expanded its range of EV battery bonding solutions for damping, sealing, electrical insulation, conductivity and thermal management. The range is UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant, offers short-term heat resistance up to 180°C and has strong electrical insulation with a breakdown voltage of 26 kV/mm.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Geothermal energy provides permanent, non-weather dependent supplies of baseload renewable electricity, heating, free cooling, seasonal thermal and electricity storage as well as the most sustainable means of extracting lithium and other raw materials. Yet it is only 2% of final electricity and heating production.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 26, 2024

Halliburton (Netherlands), with the project GeoESP Intake: Geothermal Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) Intake. Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH (Germany), with the project Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP) to produce green lithium in Europe. The Upper Rhine Graben deep reservoirs contain lithium.

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CleanTech Group

APRIL 18, 2023

Robots fighting the crop-weed-war; lithium mining, extraction and battery storage; and retrofit cooling towers with carbon capture capabilities – Recent deals worth looking.

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Charged

APRIL 20, 2021

LiNa says the battery is constructed from easily sourced, low-cost materials, contains no cobalt or lithium, operates at a wide range of temperatures, does not require expensive cooling systems, and uses inherently safe battery chemistry. The system functioned in accordance with expectations. ” Source: LiNa.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The researchers describe their work in “ Fast charging of energy-dense lithium-ion batteries ,” published in Nature. Historically, they have relied on external, bulky heating and cooling systems to regulate battery temperature, but these respond slowly and waste a lot of energy. “Our Source: Penn State.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Batteries should always be recycled and this can be easily done at most major supermarkets, at household waste recycling centres or a waste electronic and electrical equipment recycling point. This will recover valuable materials, keep resources in use for longer and reduces pollution.

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Charged

APRIL 4, 2022

11:45 AM EDT Ultra Fast, Liquid Cooled, 500 A Charging For EV Applications. 1:00 PM EDT Workflows For Assessing Lithium-Ion Battery Cells With Computed Tomography And High-Resolution 3D X-Ray Microscopes. 2:15 PM EDT In-Line Inspection Of Electric Vehicles And Components. Improve Performance Of Battery Testing In Three Areas.

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Charged

JANUARY 28, 2022

Toshiba has introduced a 20 Ah-HP lithium-ion battery cell that is available for order throughout the world and is intended for the EV, industrial equipment and energy storage markets. In addition to permitting a simpler cooling system, the cell’s strong heat suppression throughout continuous charging and discharging also extends its life.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

The City of London Corporation will become the first UK governing body to run a full fleet of Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles (ERCVs) following recent successful trials of the new technology. The post Cleaner air in the capital: London has first UK authority to run fully electric refuse truck fleet first appeared on Envirotec.

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Charged

MARCH 22, 2024

ION has been working with the DoD to rigorously test its SSB battery before expanding into other markets, including electric vehicles, energy storage, consumer electronics and aerospace. ION’s US-made SSB battery cell is based on the company’s patented solid-state lithium metal technology.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

The National Grid has always faced the challenge of balancing electricity generation with fluctuating demand – from predictable patterns of human activity but also unexpected changes like equipment overloads or storms. It would allow them to use more of the energy they produce themselves and purchase less electricity from the grid.

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Charged

MARCH 22, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has opened a battery pack factory in Bibb County, Alabama, near a plant in Tuscaloosa where the company will soon be building its new EQE and EQS electric SUVs for the US market. Sources: Mercedes-Benz , Electrive , Green Car Reports. Forklifts are powered by hydrogen. Mercedes is also focused on recycling.

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Green Market Oracle

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Zero emissions all electric airplanes are a tremendous step forward but they have limited payloads and they can only travel a fraction of the distance of traditional planes at less than half the speed. Battery capacity remains a major limitation as lithium batteries are as yet nowhere near as energy dense as liquid fuels.

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Greentown Labs

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Dandelion Energy raised a $70M Series B-1 round to install geothermal heating and cooling solutions. Cemvita Factory launched a program with Arizona Lithium for environmentally friendly lithium extraction. Electra raised an $85M round to electrify and decarbonize ironmaking and steelmaking. Partnerships + Deployments.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 15, 2020

Those downsides can get in the way of the appeal, which is to save companies loads of money on their electricity bills by dodging peaks and demand charges. Robbins hasn't given up on the old hardware concept; careful management works up to a point, but it can't replace a physical vessel of pent-up cooling.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Oxfordshire-based Oxis Energy has been working on lithium-sulfur battery technology since 2004 ( Charged has reported on the company several times over the years). Lithium-sulfur batteries are theoretically far lighter. Current lithium-ion designs achieve specific energy of 100 to 265 Wh/kg. volt battery pack.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 22, 2024

As winter’s grip tightens, EV owners and industry innovators are keenly observing the impact of cold weather on electric vehicle battery range. According to a report by The New York Times , electric vehicle (EV) owners have been facing significant challenges in the recent cold snap. Louis, as reported by Forbes.

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Charged

APRIL 13, 2022

Metis Engineering’s Battery Safety Sensor is designed to monitor the health of a lithium-ion battery pack and detect cell venting, an early sign of catastrophic battery failure. The sensor can also trigger a process to cut the circuit to the battery pack, allowing it to cool down and hopefully prevent thermal runaway.

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Charged

MARCH 9, 2021

Leclanché has developed a modular, all-in-one battery system optimized for powering new and retrofit hybrid and electric commercial vehicles. It also features built-in liquid cooling and thermal hazard protection. It is also rated to ingress protection level IP65. Source: Leclanché.

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Green Market Oracle

JUNE 13, 2020

That same year Airbus Group and its partners, unveiled the electric E-Fan training aircraft. However, it would take another five years for a test flight of an electric commercial carrier. The modified Cessna Grand Caravan 208B which has been dubbed "eCaravan" was powered by a 750hp electric motor and has a range of 100 miles.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Californian utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has unveiled four new microgrids with advanced remote operation capabilities and safety technologies to help enhance grid reliability.

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Charged

JUNE 29, 2023

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has introduced its lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) based Astroinno L600 battery cell and pack, which it plans to start mass producing in 2024.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 19, 2022

The modular, smart storage solution is fully integrated and prefabricated with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, liquid-cooled thermal management system, battery management system and fire detection and suppression systems.

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Charged

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The pack will be liquid-cooled and feature an IP67-rated enclosure. Martin Klein, Senior VP of Engineering, said, “The XLP Pack allows customers to take advantage of XALT’s most advanced lithium-ion battery innovations without requiring significant vehicle design modifications. Multiple packs can be connected in series up to 1,250 V.

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Charged

OCTOBER 16, 2021

He’s a visionary who converted a Porsche to electric drive and built a solar-powered racer, long before EVs were cool. As he has said before, the most cost-effective source of lithium today would not be new mines, but Americans’ junk drawers. When I was a kid, everyone had a favorite Beatle (mine was George).

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The batteries were commissioned in solar parks in Bavaria and Thuringia in Germany and are used for intraday trading, the short-term purchase and sale of electricity delivered on the same day. In addition to the lithium-ion battery modules, the mtu EnergyPacks include electronic controls, inverters and cooling equipment.

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Charged

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Allison Transmission has launched its new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, the eGen Flex, as the initial product offering under its new Allison eGen brand. The eGen product family will include Allison’s portfolio of hybrid and fully electric products, including electric axles.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 25, 2021

Burns & McDonnell said on Monday that it was selected by LG Energy Solution and Sustainable Environmental Renewable (SER) Capital Partners to provide engineer-procure-construct (EPC) services for three 10-MW/20-MWh lithium-ion, stand-alone battery energy storage systems. The three facilities are located in the West Texas region.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 17, 2023

into climate solutions and will spearhead the development of 15 transformative technologies crucial for heating and cooling our homes, reimagining critical resource extraction, advancing carbon removal and transforming our food system. The why: With demand for lithium growing twice as fast as production, the U.S. Of the $12.5M

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 31, 2020

Long duration energy storage holds great potential for a world in which wind and solar power dominate new power plant additions and gradually overtake other sources of electricity. And the lithium-ion batteries that supply 99 percent of new storage capacity today get very expensive if you try to stretch them out over many hours.

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