New Materials for Sustainable, Low-Cost Batteries
April 30, 2018 | News Brief | Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa, are working on two new materials that could bring about keyvto advance…
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Battcon 2018: Predictions for Stationary Energy Storage
By Allison Proffitt, Editorial Director, Battery Power Online
April 26, 2018 | Chris Campbell almost missed his Battcon keynote address because he was “adventure motorcycling” on the Blue Ridge Parkway and ran into some trouble. Thankfully, the VP of business development for Vertiv Critical Energy arrived in time to kick off the 2018 Stationary Battery Conference & Trade Show earlier this week in Nashville, Tennessee, and set the stage for three days of discussion. Read more about Battcon 2018: Predictions for Stationary Energy Storage …
Expansion of xEVs, Advanced Materials and More: AABC 2018 Preview
April 25, 2018 | The 18th Annual Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC), June 4-7 in San Diego, is quickly approaching. With the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado as the backdrop, AABC 2018 will highlight the technical and business issues that will impact the pace and path of vehicle electrification worldwide. Whether you are most interested in xEV expansion, raw material development, partnering, or R&D, the event will address some of the fundamental questions facing the industry and roadmaps for the future. The full agenda is available online; here are a few topics that caught our eye. – The Editors Read more about Expansion of xEVs, Advanced Materials and More: AABC 2018 Preview …
Li-Ion Battery Shipping, Regulations and Refurbishment
Shannon Given, Editor, Battery Power Online
April 24, 2018 | At the 35th International Battery Seminar last month there were presentations of new battery technologies, exploration of battery chemistries, and assessments of the battery market. But everything wasn’t focused on the new. Attendees and speakers also dug into what to do with the old. Read more about Li-Ion Battery Shipping, Regulations and Refurbishment …
B&W MEGTEC Awarded Contract to Supply Coating Equipment to Maker of Li-Ion Batteries
April 24, 2018 | News Brief | B&W MEGTEC has been awarded a contract to design and supply battery coating equipment for mixing systems, anode…
Uber’s Flight Futures and Current Battery Tech Hurdles
Allison Proffitt, Editorial Director, Battery Power Online
April 19, 2018 | The opening pair of plenary talks at the International Battery Seminary and Exhibit last month juxtaposed two grand visions: Celina Mikolajczak, director of battery development at Uber, painted a picture of an urban future in which an autonomous aircraft—a cross between a helicopter and a very small airplane—carries up to five passengers between dedicated sky ports for about 60 miles. Jeff Dahn, professor of chemistry at Dalhousie University, hopes to soon understand how the battery electrolyte ages. Read more about Uber’s Flight Futures and Current Battery Tech Hurdles …
ABB Selected by Electrify America to Provide High Power Electric Vehicle Chargers Across the United States
April 17, 2018 | News Brief | ABB's Terra HP charging stations will be installed as part of the biggest EV infrastructure project in the…
