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Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

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The technology relies on internal thermal modulation, an active method of temperature control to demand the best performance possible from the battery, Wang explained. —Chao-Yang Wang, co-corresponding author. Batteries operate most efficiently when they are hot, but not too hot.

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International Battery Large-Format Li-ion Cells Chosen by SC Electric for First Community Energy Storage System

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International Battery (IB), a US manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, has been chosen as the battery system provider for the first-of-its-kind Community Energy Storage (CES) systems, developed by S&C Electric Company for American Electric Power (AEP).

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Enova Announces 16 Unit Hybrid School Bus Order; Initial Deployment of Federal Stimulus Dollars for School Buses

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Enova Systems confirmed today that they, along with Navistar International Corporation and its subsidiary IC Bus, will deploy 16 hybrid school buses ( earlier post ) used for a number of school districts. This deployment represents the initial large scale utilization of US Department of Energy grants for clean school buses.

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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In March 2020, the IEA urged governments to put clean energy at the heart of their economic stimulus plans to ensure a sustainable recovery. If governments don’t move quickly with the right energy policies, this could put at risk the world’s historic opportunity to make 2019 the definitive peak in global emissions.

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China Forecast to Produce 12M Vehicles This year

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The government’s stimulus plan for the auto industry formulated this year had achieved great success in terms of boosting domestic demand and ensuring the industry growth, he said at the on-going 2009 International Forum on Chinese Automotive Industry Development held in Tianjin. million units in July, up 63.57

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Applications now open for the 3rd annual “Science Award for Electrochemistry” from Volkswagen and BASF

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The international “Science Award for Electrochemistry” from BASF and Volkswagen is set to be awarded for the third time. The international "Science Award for Electrochemistry" supports outstanding work in natural and engineering science and aims to provide a stimulus for the development of high-capacity energy storage systems.

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Battery Innovation Center opens in Indiana

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In addition, the BIC has significant government partners including NSWC Crane and Argonne National Lab.

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