The latest news in the battery space has been about alternatives to lithium-ion technology, which still dominates the space in electronics and cars but is being increasingly challenged from several directions, notably solid-state batteries. Now, a team of researchers has reported they have improved lithium-ion batteries in a way that could discourage some challengers. In […]
Livguard bets big on lithium-ion batteries
The Gurugram-based firm raised ₹170 crore funding from private equity firm ChrysCapital in April Launched in 2014, the energy solutions brand is part of the SAR Group founded by Rakesh Malhotra and Navneet Kapoor Mumbai: Livguard Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which makes automotive batteries, inverters, stabilizers and residential solar solutions, is betting on lithium-ion batteries for […]
A Serious Contender To Lithium-Ion Batteries
Sodium batteries are among the more advanced challengers to lithium ion dominance but, like other alternatives to Li-ion batteries, they have been plagued by persistent problems with their performance. Now, a team of South Korean scientists have reported an improvement that could bring sodium batteries into the spotlight. The team reports in a study published […]
KION Group and BMZ Holding to launch joint venture for lithium-ion batteries
Leading global provider of intralogistics solutions and a European market leader for lithium-ion battery system solutions forge strategic alliance, with each to hold a 50% stake in the joint venture: KION Battery Systems. KION Group AG, a leading global provider of intralogistics solutions, will join forces with BMZ Holding GmbH to form a joint venture […]
Lithium-ion batteries and impact on EV adoption
Research firm IDTechx has issued a new study analysing the global lithium-ion batteries market and its impact on the electric vehicles (EVs) industry between 2020 and 2030. Key study findings include: Shortage of lithium-ion batteries is probable They are too few gigafactories Too many burning batteries Factories are being shut down to address lithium-ion battery […]
First Comes Renewable Energy, Then Comes Battery Storage, Then Comes ???
It’s pretty clear that renewable energy is more than price competitive with traditional energy sources such as coal, gas, and nuclear. Want proof? Look at the under 2 cents per kWh 25 year PPA the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power signed recently. But we all know that the sun doesn’t always shine and […]
Shortage of Lithium-ion Batteries: How to Cope
Shortage of lithium-ion batteries is probable. Too few gigafactories. Too many burning batteries: factories shut to sort out their problems. The US-China trade war cuts off materials. Inadequate lithium or cobalt mining. Electric vehicle demand is probably being underestimated. Expect cost parity with conventional cars in 3-7 years when range demanded by most prospective buyers […]
Powering a solution: Professor takes charge at improving lithium ion batteries safety
As cutting edge as electric vehicles are, they’re still vulnerable to an Achilles heel — the very source that gives them power. One of the common types of batteries used in electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries — or Li-ion batteries — is susceptible to catching on fire or exploding as a result of a crash […]
Expanding the temperature range of lithium-ion batteries
Electric cars struggle with extreme temperatures, mainly because of impacts on the electrolyte solutions in their lithium-ion batteries. Now, researchers have developed new electrolytes containing multiple additives that work better over a wide temperature range. They report their results in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in cell phones, laptop computers […]
Tripp Lite integrates lithium-ion batteries into UPS systems
Tripp Lite, a power and connectivity solutions provider, has added four UPS systems to its SmartPro Series. These models feature lithium ion phosphate batteries, which weighs 60% less than other batteries and offers higher heat resistance and greater longevity, according to a press release. Customers can recharge the batteries in 1.5-hours, compared to 24 hours […]