- Eaton Launches Small-Footprint UPS With User-Replaceable Battery Modules - September 19, 2018 | BATTERY POWER BRIEF | Eaton announces the North American launch of its 9PXM uninterruptible power system (UPS), a scalable, modular backup power solution for a wide range of data center, industrial and commercial applications.
- A Novel Approach Of Improving Battery Performance - September 17, 2018 | BATTERY POWER BRIEFS | According to a recent study, the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea has introduced a novel technology that promises to significantly boost the performance of lithium metal batteries, a promising candidate for the next generation of rechargeable batteries.
- RELiON Launches Low-Temp Battery Technology - September 13, 2018 | BATTERY POWER BRIEFS | RELiON, a leading global manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4), today introduced a new technology that solves the problem of charging in freezing weather, while also making lithium batteries safer and more practical for low-temperature use. The new RB100-LT (a 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery) is the more..
- Lead Acid vs. Lithium Military Battery Packs: What You Need to Know - September 12, 2018 | Battery Power Insight | Batteries are used by members of the Armed Forces all over the world in a wide range of different ways each and every day. I believe that for high stakes situations like military applications in particular, the choice between a lead acid battery pack and a lithium more..
- Samsung, Hyundai Investing In Solid-State Battery Producer - September 11, 2018 | NEWS BRIEF | Solid Power has arranged $20 million in financing, from investors Hyuandai, Samsung, and others, to complete a manufacturing facility.
- Lithium Werks, Super B Announce Merger - September 6, 2018 | BATTERY POWER BRIEF | Lithium Werks and Super B announced a merger this week. The new global company will serve over 1,000 customers in nearly 50 countries and offers jobs to over 550 employees.
- How Do We Power 20 Million EVs? - August 29, 2018 | BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The electric car market is projected to hit 20 million-plus by 2020. The question is no longer when will the EVs arrive, it’s where do we go from here. Despite rapid growth, the EV industry still has a long way to go in one key department: charging.
- Lithium Vs. Lead: New Markets And Old Strongholds - August 27, 2018 | BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Let’s be clear, the Lead-Acid (Pb) battery is still the mainstay of many battery applications such as starting your car, backing up a server-farm or telephone system, and maintaining an alarm system. But Lithium-ion (Li-ion), the mainstay for portable devices, is continuing to expand into new markets more..
- The Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Uninterruptible Power Supplies
- ProLogium Technology and Weltmeister to Produce Lithium Ceramic Battery
- 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 Challenges of Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Batteries for the Electric Vehicle Industry
- The World of Alkaline Batteries
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly How Safe are Lithium-Ion Batteries?
- Lead Acid vs. Lithium Military Battery Packs: What You Need to Know
- Safety and Preventing Thermal Run Away in Large Li-Ion Batteries
- Lithium Vs. Lead: New Markets And Old Strongholds
- A Quick Guide to UPS System Battery Maintenance and Monitoring
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Industry Spotlight
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global battery market for consumer products market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the new sales of batteries for consumer goods (smartphones, laptop, power banks, tablets, smart wearables) market and do not include the aftermarket.
