Tag: energy-storage
CATL Targets Lithium-Air Batteries with Energy Density Close to Gasoline
CATL aims to develop lithium-air batteries with energy densities nearing gasoline, potentially revolutionizing electric vehicle charging.
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Waymo Repurposes Electric Robotaxi Batteries for Energy Storage Solutions
Waymo partners with B2U Storage Solutions to convert used robotaxi batteries into stationary energy storage systems, extending battery life beyond vehicles.
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China Faces Massive Renewable Energy Losses Amid Coal Reliance
China loses renewable energy equivalent to France’s consumption due to grid issues, relying heavily on coal despite solar and wind output growth.
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Ippon Introduces Na+ Frosty 850 UPS Featuring Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
The Ippon Na+ Frosty 850 UPS utilizes sodium-ion batteries, offering improved energy density, longevity, and faster charging for home and office use.
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CATL Set to Start Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Traction Batteries in 2026
CATL confirms plans to begin large-scale manufacturing of sodium-ion traction batteries this year, advancing alternatives to traditional lithium-ion cells.
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Finnish Researchers Develop Heat Storage System Using Sand and Stirling Engine to Generate Electricity
Aalto University researchers created a thermal battery that stores heat in sand and converts it back to electricity using a Stirling engine.
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South Africa to Launch Continent’s First Industrial-Scale Gravity Battery
Eskom teams up with Energy Vault to build Africa’s inaugural industrial gravity energy storage system using solar power and heavy lifting blocks.
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Tesla Semi Trucks Adopt Smaller Battery Packs Without Impacting Range
Tesla Semi trucks have been equipped with smaller battery packs than initially planned, yet their driving range remains unaffected.
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Tesla’s 4680 Battery Cells Underperform Compared to Third-Party Alternatives
Tesla’s proprietary 4680 battery cells do not meet initial expectations and underperform compared to external suppliers’ batteries in key areas.
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Researchers Discover Novel Electronic and Battery Materials by Interrupting Common Chemical Reactions
Scientists at UK universities uncovered new materials with unique properties by halting standard synthesis processes early.
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Chinese Researchers Develop Long-Lasting Air-Iron Flow Battery with Over 6000 Cycle Lifespan
Chinese scientists have introduced an air-iron flow battery that can exceed 6000 charge cycles without capacity loss, using a water-based electrolyte.
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CATL Unveils Freevoy 2 Battery for Hybrids with Up to 600-Mile Electric Range
CATL introduces Freevoy 2 battery, enabling hybrid vehicles to travel up to 600 miles on electric power alone.
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