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Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion system with methanol engine to power four SAL heavy lift vessels; wind farm installations

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The hybrid system also includes Energy Storage, a PTO/PTI generator and motor, a multidrive converter, and the Wärtsilä Energy Management System for controlling and optimiszing the hybrid operations.

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Exide Technologies has produced 2.5 million Start-Stop batteries in Europe since 2009

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The advanced lead acid batteries allow deep cycling combined with high charge acceptance, supporting Start-Stop, Energy Recuperation, Intelligent Charging and other advanced power train features. We see micro-hybrid vehicles as a mainstream development and expect 70% of all combustion cars converting to this technology.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. SCR catalytic converter. Battery regeneration.

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Graphene oxide-sulfur (GO-S) nanocomposite cathodes for high-capacity, stable cycling lithium sulfur batteries

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A team from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Tsinghua University (China) have synthesized graphene oxide-sulfur (GO-S) nanocomposite cathodes and applied them in lithium/sulfur cells to show a high reversible capacity of 950-1400 mAh g -1 and stable cycling for more than 50 deep cycles at 0.1C (1C = 1675 mA g -1 ).

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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This type of application requires high round-trip energy efficiency and a long deep-cycle life, along with low operation and maintenance costs. Among the most important factors are capital cost and life-cycle cost. 15 years) and a long cycle life (e.g., Reliability, durability, and safety.

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Ioxus Developing Higher Power Density Ultracapacitors

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Another application could provide “instant heat” to heat up the catalytic converters in vehicles. The use of the module also prevents the battery from deep cycling, extending the life of the battery. Ioxus is also interested in working with battery companies on integrated solutions.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. The air conditioning evaporator is now able to be converted to my cold water heat exchanger. Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.