The Future of Battery Technologies: Environmental Considerations for Lithium Batteries

Intertek

There is a growing awareness of and interest in environmental issues across all sectors of society in recent years. Many people argue that our long-term survival depends upon reducing our impact on nature and that we must stop releasing toxic materials into the environment. Batteries are not yet covered by legislation on chemicals, but the “Regulation on Batteries,” which is based on the EU Battery Directive, governs the use of certain heavy metals in batteries. Read more about The Future of Battery Technologies: Environmental Considerations for Lithium Batteries

Nano-Engineered Batteries Exhibit Remarkable Power Density, Charging More Than 40 Times Faster Than Today’s Lithium-Ion Batteries

The material is called a “nanoscoop” because it resembles a cone with a scoop of ice cream on top. Nanoscoops can withstand extremely high rates of charge and discharge that would cause today’s Li-Ion batteries to rapidly deteriorate and fail. Read more about Nano-Engineered Batteries Exhibit Remarkable Power Density, Charging More Than 40 Times Faster Than Today’s Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-Ion Battery – Potential Business Opportunities

Vishal Sapru, Research Manager Power Supplies & Batteries, Frost & Sullivan

The US is a significant market for lithium-ion batteries for consumer, industrial and automotive applications in the North American region. The economic recession had a significant impact in the demand for lithium-ion batteries, particularly for consumer and industrial portable devices. This was witnessed by a decline in demand during the first two quarters of 2009, caused by decreasing demand for consumer electronic devices in the US.
However, signs of recovery began from the third quarter of 2009, with industrial application showing quick revival and consumer applications gaining strength. Read more about Lithium-Ion Battery – Potential Business Opportunities

Lithium-Ion Technology: A Step Forward in the Green Agenda

Anu Cherian, Senior Industry Analyst, Energy & Power Systems Group, Frost & Sullivan

The automotive sector grabbed all the attention in 2009 with the release of several concept vehicles. This was most definitely a tricky diversion from the overwhelming grim economy. Consumers were so used to fulfilling their desires for the latest cars with easy loans in 2008. Read more about Lithium-Ion Technology: A Step Forward in the Green Agenda

UPS Service Plans: How to Maximize Your Returns

Art Mulligan, UPS Product Line Manager, Eaton Corp.

Painfully aware of the devastating impact that downtime can have on their bottom lines, most businesses appreciate the wisdom of deploying first-rate uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Yet they often invest far more time and energy in deciding which UPS to buy than in selecting an accompanying service plan. Read more about UPS Service Plans: How to Maximize Your Returns