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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2013

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.).

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M5BAT 5MW storage system integrates multiple battery technologies

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The project will deploy Exide Technologies’ innovative VRLA gel and CSM copper plate technologies, which deliver high cyclic application capacity and high-current discharge. The manufacturers Exide Technologies GmbH, beta-motion GmbH, and SMA Solar Technology AG will supply technical components and conduct operational testing.

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The use of a carbon-enhanced valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery will help maximize energy recuperation during deceleration, fully realizing SpeedStart’s potential for high power generation and hence electrical energy recovery.

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GS Yuasa US subsidiary introduces line of lead-acid batteries for renewable energy markets

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

The ECO R product line consists of four advanced lead acid, VRLA (Valve-regulated Lead-Acid Battery) products. GS Battery (USA) Inc. , a US subsidiary of GS Yuasa Group of Japan, introduced the ECO R line of advanced storage batteries targeting the renewable energy market.

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Daewoo India launches AGM VRLA Silver+ 2W battery with advanced Korean technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JULY 15, 2024

Daewoo Super Power battery Daewoo India, known globally for its presence in 110 countries, has launched the SUPER POWER AGM VRLA Silver+ battery for two-wheelers, incorporating ‘ Korean Technology ’. The Super Power AGM VRLA Silver+ battery represents a significant advancement in power solutions for two-wheelers.

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Firefly Energy Receives Additional $3.3 Million Army Contract for Further Enhancement of Microcell Lead Acid Technology

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Firefly’s microcell battery technology delivering 4-6 times the lifetime energy compared with traditional Valve Regulated Lead Acid (“VRLA”) batteries.

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Pike Research forecasts global stop-start vehicle sales to reach 37M units annually by 2020; 16:1 ratio over HEVs

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JUNE 1, 2011

Pike sees the market being dominated by enhanced flooded batteries (EFBs) and valve regulate lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, along with a small number of Li-ion batteries. Pike Research’s report, “Stop-Start Vehicles”, concludes that global revenue from the sales of stop-start batteries will grow from $827 million in 2011 to $8.9

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

We have worked with several types of batteries, including advanced lead-acid batteries, and have come to the firm conclusion that even VRLA or glass-mat batteries are not capable of sustained performance in this demanding application for over-the-road transport. —Axion Chairman and CEO Thomas Granville.

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Forecast puts global lead acid battery market at $76.44B by 2022

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2016

VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% Growing preference for pollution free hybrid & electric vehicles along with technological development is expected to drive lead acid battery demand over the forecast period.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic. Two-motor system. drive, regeneration). DC brushless. DC brushless. motor output. Battery type, mfr. Li-ion, Toshiba. 6 kWh Li-ion, Blue Energy. Li-ion, Toshiba. EV range. >160 >160 km. 25 km (JC08 mode). >34 >34 km (at 30 km/h on flat road). 25 km (6 km/h on level ground). EV max speed. 100 km/h.

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Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Technologies include an electric supercharger; next generation belt-integrated starter generator with an advanced belt tensioning system; carbon enhanced valve regulated lead–acid (VRLA) batteries which avoid the need for supercapacitors, and higher gear ratios to reduce engine speed.

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UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

The development team retained the existing conventional front-wheel-drive system of the Combo but added an electric drive, powered via low-cost valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, to the rear wheels. Developed to reduce the carbon emissions of inner-city driving, the ADDZEV system was developed using a standard Vauxhall Combo van.

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New micro hybrid cars could cut CO2 emissions

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The micro-hybrid technologies include an electric supercharger, a belt-integrated starter/generator and a carbon-enhanced advanced VRLA UltraBattery. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news AVT Controlled Power Technologies micro hybrid cars micro hybrid technologies VRLA UltraBattery.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Micro-hybrid testing against VRLA. All of these things that are new put more and more strain on the battery and create the need for the battery to have excess energy. —Tom Granville. OEM target is 100 A of dynamic charge acceptance. Source: Axion. Click to enlarge. Stationary.

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Okaya Electric launches high-speed electric scooter Faast

Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The Okaya Freedum LA-2 electric scooter comes with the same 150kg BLDC hub motor producing 250W and gives a range of 50-60km per charge from its 48V, 28Ah with an Amaron Quanta VRLA (C20) battery pack.

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Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced at Rs 69,900

Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Okaya Freedum LA-2 electric scooter comes with the same 150kg BLDC hub motor producing 250W and gives a range of 50-60km per charge from its 48V, 28Ah with an Amaron Quanta VRLA (C20) battery pack. . The electric scooter features a 10-inch wheel with a telescopic fork up front and a mono-shock at the rear.

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Tesla Power India launches refurbished battery brand – ReStore – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

According to the company, the proprietary EBEP technology extends the lifespan of all types of Lead acid batteries, including tall tubular inverter batteries and UPS VRLA batteries, offering a cost-effective solution that can extend the battery’s life by 1 to 2 years.

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Okaya unveils electric 2W-AvionIQ & ClassIQ series ranging from Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000

Electric Vehicles India

JULY 7, 2021

The company’s ‘Electric 2Wheelers’ are available in four variants, both in ‘VRLA Lead Acid Battery’ and ‘Lithium Iron Phosphate’ (LFP) battery. The electric two-wheelers will be priced from starting Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000 and will be available all over India.

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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

Because of the solid separator in AGM batteries, they are considered to be sealed valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. Motors are either DC or three-phase AC. Market forecasts. Pike expects the market for NEVs in Western EUrope to grow at a faster rate than in other regions, due to its history with diesel-fueled quadricycles.

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2017 Light Lead Acid Market

Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

M5BAT 5MW storage system integrates multiple battery technologies

CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

GS Yuasa US subsidiary introduces line of lead-acid batteries for renewable energy markets

Daewoo India launches AGM VRLA Silver+ 2W battery with advanced Korean technology – ET Auto

Firefly Energy Receives Additional $3.3 Million Army Contract for Further Enhancement of Microcell Lead Acid Technology

Pike Research forecasts global stop-start vehicle sales to reach 37M units annually by 2020; 16:1 ratio over HEVs

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

Forecast puts global lead acid battery market at $76.44B by 2022

Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

New micro hybrid cars could cut CO2 emissions

Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

Okaya Electric launches high-speed electric scooter Faast

Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced at Rs 69,900

Tesla Power India launches refurbished battery brand – ReStore – ET Auto

Okaya unveils electric 2W-AvionIQ & ClassIQ series ranging from Rs 39,999 to Rs 60,000

Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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