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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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NiZn offers superior energy and power density compared to lead-acid and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and avoids the high costs and safety issues associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. billion market for energy storage devices, according to a 2012 Lux Research report on micro and mild hybrids.

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Forecast: Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles to Approach $8 Billion in Sales by 2015

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PHEV/EV Models 2010-2012 by Battery Chemistry. 2012 will be the make or break year for the electric vehicle market. Ultracapacitors, which provide high-power and low-energy density, will begin to appear in small quantities as complements to Li-ion batteries. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Some experts predict that such a battery - or a similar battery - could be production-ready by 2010 to 2012.Larry

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The high-performance battery makes the ideal partner to the fuel cell. It can store energy recovered from brake applications and supply considerable power for full- load boosting. On battery power, the Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro covers as much as 50 kilometers (31.1

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Both companies will offer a range of electricvehicles for public sale from 2012. Their solution to the cost of thenew-generation batteries is to separate them from the car itself. Also, Firefly batteries now being produced use lead foam in lead-acid configuration, cutting their weight almost in half.