Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future. Click to enlarge.

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

RANGE is focused on supporting chemistry and system concepts in energy storage with robust designs in one or both of: Category 1: Low-cost, rechargeable energy storage chemistries and architectures with robust designs; Category 2: Multifunctional energy storage designs. Robust design architectures.

Energy Storage 239

Energy Storage Range Energy Nickel Metal Hydride 239

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. billion market for energy storage devices, according to a 2012 Lux Research report on micro and mild hybrids.

Nickel Cadmium 230

Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

in 1970 to develop long-lived primary batteries to fuel pacemakers. Takeuchi briefly touched briefly on critical applications for Li-ion energy storage, including energy storage for renewable power generation; hybrid, plug-in-hybrid, and electric vehicles; and micro power coupled with sensor technology.

Battery 150

Battery Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Batteries not ready. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Lithium, nickel metal hydrides and even advanced lead acid products are now capable of great energy storage and have strong recycle lives. If you take care of your vehicle and are conscious of the fuel it uses, why would you want to use a stranger’s used energy-storage device every day?

Charging 30

Charging Battery Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride 30