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New DuraBlue ultracaps from Maxwell increase shock and vibration tolerance, energy and power capacity

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volt, 3400-farad DuraBlue ultracapacitor cell increases the range of available specific power by 17% and stored energy by 23% in the industry-standard 60 mm cylindrical “K2” form factor. The ultracapacitor industry is relatively young, and volumes in certain applications have just started to ramp over the last three to four years.

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J&M Sanitation deploys two BYD, Amrep electric refuse trucks

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It is time for our industry to make changes to help preserve the natural beauty of our world. —Chad Gordon, operations manager of J&M Sanitation. We care enough about our environment that we wanted to make the switch to zero-emission, electric vehicles. We can make a difference and we wanted to be a catalyst for change.

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Ioxus unveils 16V/58F iMOD ultracapacitor module series for alternative energy markets

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a manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets ( earlier post ), unveiled its first 16V/58F iMOD series of ultracapacitor modules. Strong environmental protection for commercial and industrial applications. —Chad Hall. Ioxus, Inc.,

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Unifrax introduces new silicon fiber anode technology

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Unifrax, the inventor of specialty ceramic fibers, has a 75+ year track record of developing and supplying engineered inorganic materials at large scale to advanced industries worldwide including electric vehicles, aerospace, and chemical processing. —Chad Cannan, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Unifrax.

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Ioxus Introduces 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad Ultracapacitor Cells with Higher Power Densities

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The 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad (F) ultracapacitors are smaller in size with increased energy and power density compared to products of other industry players. Chad Hall, Ioxus COO. Ioxus, Inc. Earlier post.). The ESR is the same as that of higher capacitance products. In general, as capacitance does up, the ESR goes down.

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ORNL team recommends focus on isostatic pressing for solid-state battery manufacturing

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Following months of promising test results, battery researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are recommending that the solid-state battery industry focus on a technique known as isostatic pressing as it looks to commercialize next-generation solid-state batteries. 2c01936

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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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In the HyLine system, hydrogen would be produced at industrial or commercial sites near and within urban areas, compressed to 15,000 psi, stored at centralized facilities as necessary, delivered via high-pressure pipeline to retail stations, and dispensed directly into FCEVs. 200 psi, in natural gas distribution pipelines. —Penev et al.

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