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A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, has acquired Leyden Energy’s intellectual property in battery materials covering lithiumtitanate (LTO) and non-flammable electrolyte (Li-imide) developments for an undisclosed amount.
Toshiba Corporation will supply the battery for the United Kingdom’s first 2MW scale lithium-titanate battery based Energy Storage System (ESS) to support grid management. The ESS will be connected to the 11kV grid at Western Power Distribution’s Willenhall primary substation, near Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
Hydro-Québec (Canada) and Technifin (South Africa) have entered into an intellectual property collaboration agreement relating to the licensing of their respective intellectual property (IP) in lithiumtitanate spinel oxide (LTO) technologies, notably for lithium-ion battery applications. It operates at 1.5
Based on technology from the European rail industry, and leveraging the rapid charge capability of nanotechnology LithiumTitanate (nLTO) technology batteries such as those from Altair Nano, the Bůsbaar is a high power (~250 kW) opportunity charging station that rapidly charges a bus at one or both ends of its route.
The KAMAZ 6282 electric bus is driven by two 125 kW ZF motors powered by 80 kWh lithiumtitanate (LTO) battery packs charged by ultra-fast charging stations using a pantograph. This May they will be launched to the streets of Moscow. Cruising range on a full charge is 50 km.
ATL) to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation high-performance lithium-titanate battery cells. China-based ATL currently produces Lithium-ion polymer batteries under a license agreement with Valence Technology. So far these have been combined with cathodes from conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Jilin University in Changchun/China have investigated a highly promising anode material for future high-performance batteries: lithium lanthanum titanate with a perovskite crystal structure (LLTO). Moreover, they are associated with safety issues.
Invenergy LLC, a Chicago-based renewable energy generation company, and Xtreme Power, a provider of real-time power management and energy storage solutions, launched a joint venture to deploy a fast-acting energy storage system in Illinois. Xtreme Power’s 1.5
Featuring a LithiumTitanate Oxide (LTO), Toshiba’s SCiB batteries have excellent thermal performance, enabling their high-rate charging capability. The lithium-titanate chemistry contained in SCiB makes the batteries highly resistant to thermal runaway and lithium metal plating, providing exceptional battery safety characteristics.
Honda selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery to power the Fit EV. The SCiB cells use lithiumtitanate oxide in the battery anode, enabling rapid charge times and a long battery life, with stable power discharge in a wide range of environments. 20Ah SCiB cell. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
Altairnano has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shenhua Science & Technology and its research affiliate, the National Institute of Clean and Low-carbon Energy (NICE), jointly to develop, deploy and promote industrial applications of lithiumtitanate-based energy storage systems in China.
YTE), which is a manufacturer of high-capacity and high-powerlithium battery products. Yintong’s lithium battery modules are made with a proprietary circular design and are used in a range of customer applications, including mass transit and energy storage solutions. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. Purchases of $4.6
V cell features high power capability (5C/10C), a wide operating range (-40 °C to +55 °C), low impedance and heat generation, and is capable of a less than 10-minute fast charge. They easily fit applications requiring extremely high power-to-energy ratios and where safety is critical. The 60 Ah, 2.2 —Subhash Dhar, XALT CEO.
Swiss shipbuilding company Shiptec AG, based in Lucerne, and Siemens Energy SRL, Milan, have selected Leclanché to supply energy storage systems for two new hybrid-powered vessels that will operate on Lake Geneva. The first of the nine ships ordered by Grimaldi is currently undergoing sea trials.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. With lithiumtitanate oxide in the anode, the SCiB offers a high level operating safety, long life and rapid charging. Earlier post.).
Electric grid customers are interested in combining high power and high energy battery systems to solve the challenges of renewable integration and ancillary services. Altair Nanotechnologies has developed an impressive high-power, lithium-titanate product solution that complements our standard product line.
will provide a 2MW ALTI-ESS Advantage advanced energy storage system to provide ramp-rate control for smoothing the power fluctuations associated with photovoltaic applications in addition to frequency regulation for the San Fermin 26 MW photovoltaic solar farm in Loiza, Puerto Rico. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.
EIG), a South Korean manufacturer of large format lithium-ion polymer battery cell technology, has developed a high performance lithiumtitanate oxide (LTO) anode cell targeting and enabling applications requiring high charge/discharge rates, long cycle life, and broad operating temperature range. Energy Innovation Group Ltd.
Johnson Controls’ 12-V LithiumTitanate battery will power advanced start-stop vehicles. At the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, Johnson Controls will unveil a new 12V LithiumTitanate battery developed in collaboration with Toshiba for advanced start-stop applications. Click to enlarge.
In addition, a lithium-ion battery with a disordered rock salt Li 3 V 2 O 5 anode yields a cell voltage much higher than does a battery using a commercial fast-charging lithiumtitanate anode or. other intercalation anode candidates (Li 3 VO 4 and LiV 0.5
TAURON) jointly to determine the necessary infrastructure needs for stationary energy storage systems based on lithiumtitanate batteries, and for the construction of power and frequency stabilization systems in Poland. Altairnano has entered into an agreement with TAURON Dystrybucja S.A. Poland’s second-largest energy company.
In spring 2011, the plant will start to produce SCiB cells and modules for application in battery-powered electric vehicles (EV). In February, Volkswagen AG and Toshiba signed a letter of intent to cooperate for the development of electric drive units and the accompanying power electronics for Volkswagen’s planned New Small Family.
The contract, valued at US$18 million, requires Altairnano to provide a complete turnkey installation at INE’s Talnique power station, including all phases of site preparation, system installation, testing and commissioning.
The production of its proprietary cells, LithiumTitanate Oxide (LT)) and Lithium Graphite/NMC, is based in Willstätt, Germany—currently the largest lithium-ion pouch cell production facility in Europe operating since 2012 with a capacity of more than 1 million cells.
Electrovaya’s MN-HP series cells use commercially proven electrode materials such as graphite anodes and lithium metal mixed oxide cathodes. The company says that the MN-HP cells typically have 50-70% higher energy density than typical phosphate cells, and more than 120% higher energy density than lithiumtitanate cells.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have designed and synthesized a new titanium dioxide material—Mesoporous TiO 2 –B microspheres—for high-powerlithium-ion batteries. Click to enlarge. The titanium dioxide with a bronze polymorph also has the advantage of being potentially inexpensive, according to Liu.
Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché SA ( earlier post ) and China-based Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co Ltd, a global battery manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership for the manufacturing and development of lithium-ion battery technology for the Chinese and global markets. GWh fabrication facility in 2017.
A team of scientists led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has captured in real time how lithium ions move in lithiumtitanate (LTO), a fast-charging battery electrode material made of lithium, titanium, and oxygen. 367, Issue 6481, pp.
New technologies, including capacitor battery technology, lithiumtitanate oxide, nickel-iron, and solar thermal, are swelling the pipeline of advanced energy storage projects. At the same time, new variants on older technologies, such as power-to-gas (i.e., converting renewable power to hydrogen), are also coming online.
Each battery system is made up of three structurally identical standard containers, each of which contains 12 battery modules with lithiumtitanate (LTO) cells. The switch to battery-powered operation is seamless, meaning – as opposed to diesel backup generators—without disrupting the journey.
EnerDel will spend the next 18 months collaborating with the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to produce four custom-built power systems that will be subjected to extreme performance simulations. Marcel, DRS Test and Energy Management, 2009 Joint Service Power Expo. Source: Marcel, 2009.
For example, CATL’s long-life endurance battery can achieve up to 15,000 cycles without the need for lithiumtitanate material, reducing life-cycle costs. Founded in 2011, CATL is ranked first in the global vehicle power industry with 11.84 GWh shipped in 2017.
GE is developing improvements to its sodium metal halide batteries for use in a new generation of cleaner locomotives and stationary applications to smooth intermittent renewable power generation as it interconnects with the grid and critical load back-up power and other applications. Ultralife Corporation. SUNY Binghamton.
Importantly, Lux suggested, 48 V power systems represent a white space not addressed today between 12 V start-stop micro-hybrids and larger mild hybrid systems, allowing them a seat at the table and revenue to show for it as regulations force automakers to find cost-effective methods to meet fuel economy standards.
eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.
This award is for the continued research and design of Altairnano’s large-scale nano lithiumtitanate energy-storage systems for possible use as a 500 kW uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on Navy ships. On Navy vessels today, two gas-turbine generators are kept online to guarantee power availability.
XALT Energy specializes in applying lithium-ion technology to large-scale, high-energy, high-power storage solutions for industries including commercial transportation, rail, marine, industrial operations and automotive. The company also operates a research and development laboratory in Pontiac, Mich. and General Motors Corp. (GM),
(Altairnano), a provider of lithium-ion energy storage systems, is pursuing federal funds associated with the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which includes $4.5 Altairnano is developing energy storage systems for the automotive market as well as for the power generation sector. Earlier post.).
Khalil Amine, Senior Scientist and Manager of Argonne National Laboratory’s advanced Lithium Battery Program, provided an update on some of the activities at Argonne on advanced high-power systems for hybrid-electric (HEV) and high-energy systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). New titanate system for HEVs.
To meet the requirements of practical energy storage devices, Si-based materials should exhibit high-power, low volume change, and high tap density. To address these issues, the team used a silicon core covered with multifunctional shell layers (lithium silicate and lithiumtitanate). —Park et al.
has conducted ballistic tests on battery cells using its unique Lithium Ion NANO battery technology and determined that even when these cells are shot they do not experience thermal runaway.
XALT Energy (originally founded in 2009 as Dow-Kokam, LLC), a leading developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, signed a global exclusive agreement with Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK Group) of China for the supply of its LithiumTitanate (LTO) batteries from its manufacturing facilities in Midland, Michigan for all-electric buses in China.
The 24 MW system is the largest capacity Lithium NMC ESS used for frequency regulation in the world. In addition to improving grid reliability, the Kokam ESSs will enable KEPCO to improve its operation efficiency by reducing its need for spinning power generation reserves.
Demonstrating its dedication to entrenching itself in the market, the company acquired rights to Leyden Energy’s high-power technology and related technical staff. Given the demanding nature of the transportation segment, Frost & Sullivan said it appreciated A123 Systems’ continuous investment in R&D to improve lithium-ion battery capability.
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