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GS Yuasa US subsidiary introduces line of lead-acid batteries for renewable energy markets

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a US subsidiary of GS Yuasa Group of Japan, introduced the ECO R line of advanced storage batteries targeting the renewable energy market. The ECO R product line consists of four advanced lead acid, VRLA (Valve-regulated Lead-Acid Battery) products. GS Battery (USA) Inc. ,

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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The effectiveness of solar power generation and other renewable energy sources in helping to realize a low-carbon mobility society. VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic. The effectiveness of advanced communications and telematics to enhance customer convenience and product usability. Two-motor system. drive, regeneration). DC brushless.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

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In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. PbC batteries are multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries. Micro-hybrid testing against VRLA. Source: NS. Stationary.

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