Akasol Unveils Battery Module with High Energy Density for Coaches and Trucks
May 14, 2018 | Product Brief | A new high-energy battery system from Akasol provides buses and trucks to operate for long distances.
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Making Safer and More Powerful Li-Ion Batteries Requires the Right Recipe
May 11, 2018 | News Brief | Researchers at Purdue University team are examining the relationship between the active and inactive elements of lithium-ion batteries…
Johnson Controls wins Contracts with Navistar
May 11, 2018 | News Brief | Johnson Controls Power Solutions has been awarded contracts to supply AGM and flooded batteries to Navistar and MAN…
Battery Safety Standards Update: IEC 62133 Undergoes Major Changes
Commentary Contributed by John C. Copeland, Co-Owner and Technical Manager, Energy Assurance LLC
The IEC 62133 family of standards has enabled international harmonization of safety testing for small-format cells and batteries since its initial release in 2002 followed by a major revision in 2012. Recognizing the substantial shifts in the rechargeable battery market from nickel to lithium chemistries, the standard underwent its most dramatic change in 2017. This article will familiarize the reader with those latest changes and their impact on attaining cell and battery pack compliance. Read more about Battery Safety Standards Update: IEC 62133 Undergoes Major Changes …
Chemists Develop MRI-Like Technique to Detect What Ails Batteries
May 6, 2018 | News Brief | A team of chemists has developed an MRI-based technique that can diagnose what ails certain types of batteries,…
NUS Engineers Invent Smart Microchip that can Self-Start and Operate When Battery Runs Out
May 3, 2018 | News Brief | Engineers at the National University of Singapore have developed BATLESS, a microchip that can continue to operate even…
Gridtential Powers into the Future with Help from Tried-and-True Testing
Commentary contributed by Brian Hammerschmidt, Applications Specialist, Megger
May 2, 2018 | In today’s world, everyone from the automotive industry to the grid energy storage sector are searching for low-cost, sustainable power solutions to meet their ever-changing and increasingly diverse energy needs. Companies are always looking for ways to combine the traditional benefits of lead-acid chemistry with the improved life cycle and power performance characteristics of Li-ion batteries. Read more about Gridtential Powers into the Future with Help from Tried-and-True Testing …
