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Battery Management Considerations for Large Cell Count Systems
Over the last few years there has been an increased use of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries in high-power applications such as power tools, yard tools, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), which traditionally have been served by nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Reasons for this trend include higher power density, reduced cost and improved electronics that are needed to manage Li-Ion batteries. ...click here to read

Flywheel Energy Storage – A UPS Battery’s Best Friend
In today’s mission-critical facilities, the role of the uninterruptible power system (UPS) has changed from providing enough back-up time to shut down IT systems safely to one of providing a “bridge” to a facility’s diesel generator-set for continuous power availability. ...click here to read

Zero-Volt: Medical and Satellite Battery Technology Can Help Improve Safety of Electric Vehicles
Recent battery fires in electric vehicles have prompted automakers to recommend discharging lithium ion batteries following serious crashes. However, completely discharging a vehicle’s battery to ensure safety will permanently damage the battery and render it worthless. ...click here to read

Second Edition of IEC 62133: The Standard for Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes is in its Final Review Cycle
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Sub-committee 21A, which is responsible for secondary cell and battery standards, has recently completed work on the Second Edition of IEC 62133, the standard for Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. This standard covers rechargeable Nickel cells and batteries, as well as lithium ion (Li-Ion) cells and batteries. ...click here to read

Industry News

Anton/Bauer Launches Hot Swappable Power Systems for Mobile Computing
Anton/Bauer’s Dionic-LiFe is the medical industry’s first lithium-iron (LiFe) phosphate hot swappable battery. Dionic-270 offers high capacity, hot swappable battery for mobile computing to deliver ...read more

Universal SMBUS Battery Charger from RRC Power Solutions
RRC has developed a new universal battery charger for SMBus batteries, called the RRC-SMB-UBC. With an output of 65 watts, it works with RRC’s standard batteries, such as the RRC2020, 2024, 2040 and with other smart batteries ...read more

2 kW/600 VDC Industrial Grade PFC-Input Battery Charger
Absolpulse Electronics’ BCP 2K-E/600 series of rugged, industrial grade battery chargers with PFC-input provide 2 kW continuous power for charging a 600 V external battery bank. These chargers are suitable for installation on ...read more

IBM, Honda and PG&E Enable Smarter Charging for Electric Vehicles
IBM has teamed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. This project will demonstrate and test an electric vehicle's ability to receive and respond to charge instructions based on ...read more

C&D Technologies VR Solar Product Selected for Demand Response Application
C&D Technologies, Inc. has released that the VR Solar (VRS) product line, a valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery has been chosen for a demand response application in ...read more

Chrysler Group LLC Introduces In-Vehicle Wireless Charging
Chrysler Group LLC, through its Mopar division, will be the first to eliminate dangling power cords in its vehicles by offering in-vehicle wireless charging. The company will first make the technology available on the all-new ...read more

Corvus Energy’s Marine Lithium Polymer Battery Used in Europe’s First Hybrid Tugboat
Corvus Energy's battery packs were recently installed in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat, the RotorTug RT Adriaan of KOTUG, an international maritime service provider headquartered in ...read more

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Opportunities in the Primary Lithium Battery Market
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