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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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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. Nickel-zinc batteries are chemically very similar to nickel-cadmium, NiCd. The nickel-zinc cell delivers more than 0.4V

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EU JRC releases Roskill study on demand and supply security of nickel for EV batteries; risk of shortages

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It is also used to produce nickel hydroxide and other nickel compounds used in NiMH (blue) and NiCd (blue) batteries, and other applications (blue). Nickel sulfate is used directly in the production of Li-ion precursors (blue) and plating (blue). Source: Roskill.

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The automotive manufacturer will use the shunting locomotives to reorganize its factory traffic in Ingolstadt. The powertrain consists of a 350 kW diesel generator and a 350 kW NiCd battery. Alstom will supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi’s freight transport.

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Roskill: Nickel sulfate to be the key growth area of nickel demand over the next decade; driven by EVs

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A couple of years ago, the market for nickel sulfate was largely driven by the plating industry and non-Li-ion battery applications such as NiMH and NiCd batteries with stagnated y-o-y growth.

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

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Nickel-cadmium battery(NiCd). If you are an EV manufacturer or EV Dealer or EV Supporter who want to share news related to electric vehicles on our website, please send an email to crm@electricvehicles.in. Lead-acid battery. Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH). Lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion polymer battery.