- DOE Announces Battery Recycling Grants - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $44.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for eight projects that will lower costs of recycling electric drive vehicle batteries and electric drive vehicle battery components, with the long-term aim of lowering vehicle costs. more..
- Follow the Money: Iron-Air Batteries, Risk Management Software, Sodium-Ion Batteries, More - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | The battery industry continue to see major investments as the world transitions toward more sustainable power solutions. Here are October’s funding rounds for energy and battery companies, highlighting their technologies and the financial backers behind them. more..
- Unlocking Battery Manufacturing Savings and Safety With Advanced Dew Point Measurements - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Battery manufacturing demands efficient humidity control and measurement systems that can withstand extreme conditions. When cathode drying alone can consume up to 45% of the total energy used in a dry room, any inefficiencies can lead to significant problems: increased production costs, reduced battery quality, and potential safety hazards. Enter accurate… more..
- Solving the Pressure Problems of Solid-State Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Many researchers are aiming to create solid-state designs that can operate effectively with either very low or no external pressure application. At the 2024 Solid-State Battery Summit in Chicago, a series of presentations presented designs that address the pressure issue and provide clues about which solid-state technologies we will encounter first. more..
- Deep-Cycle Lithium Battery Comparisons: Taking A Look At What’s Inside - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Teardown testing of several lithium-ion batteries showcases the wide variety of designs and hardware quality. For anyone in the market for a deep-cycle lithium chemistry battery, it’s important to know that battery manufacturers can utilize a variety of cell designs and construction. Understanding what components are used in these batteries can… more..
- Follow the Money: Battery Innovations Powering the Future: A Look at Major Funding Rounds - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Companies around the world are securing substantial funds to fuel the next wave of energy storage innovations. From semi-solid lithium batteries to hydrogen storage solutions, here are the month’s most significant funding rounds across the globe. more..
- Nickel Institute Battery Day 2024 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The second annual Nickel Institute Battery Day Virtual Event was held September 18, 2024, and saw coverage of a range of battery issues with a focus on nickel as it transits from mining to use in advanced high-energy batteries, and finally to end-of-life recycling to new life. Players from the mining… more..
- Charging Ahead: How Sodium is Challenging Lithium for Battery Supremacy - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The global demand for batteries is expected to quadruple to 4,100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by 2030. With the incredible potential of battery technologies driving great investment and research in space, there was bound to be some competition around identifying the ideal materials to fuel these batteries. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have enjoyed… more..
Online savings calculator and educational tools from Eaton help homeowners and electricians embrace home electrification
October 29, 2024
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Pittsburgh
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New Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Savings Calculator provides personalized estimates of federal tax rebates and incentives to upgrade electrical systems. Eaton furthers its mission of advancing residential electrification using its Home as a Grid approach, providing real-time insights on home energy use to enhance renewable energy investments. Intelligent power management company Eaton has launched its new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Savings Calculator, a valuable resource for homeowners seeking cost-effective ways to upgrade their electrical systems and electrical contractors looking to recommend energy upgrades to their clients. Launched in collaboration with Rewiring America, the IRA savings calculator is designed to demystify the complex …
Blue Whale EV Partners with SWTCH Energy to Deliver Innovative, Turn-Key EV Charging Solutions Across North America
October 29, 2024
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Hanover
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MD
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United States
Blue Whale EV (BWEV), a leading provider of comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, proudly announces a new partnership with SWTCH Energy (SWTCH), a pioneer in smart EV charging technology. This collaboration aims to deliver innovative, turn-key EV charging solutions, tailored for multifamily, commercial, workplace, and city/municipality properties across North America, reinforcing both companies' commitment to providing sustainable, future-ready infrastructure. “We are thrilled to join forces with SWTCH," said Rich McNulty, CEO of Blue Whale EV. “Their advanced technologies and approach to EV charging aligns perfectly with our mission. Together we can provide exceptional solutions and support to our clients.” …
AEROSPACE DEVICES INC. AWARDED: The “AEROSPACE & DEFENSE REVIEW'S 2024 Award 2024 USB PED 100 WATT CHARGING DEVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR”.
October 16, 2024
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Irvine
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CA
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United States
10/01/2024 Press Release: AEROSPACE DEVICES INC. is honored to accept "AEROSPACE & DEFENSE REVIEW'S" 2024 Annual Award for: "2024 USB CHARGING PLUG & DEVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR". The award is in recognition of Aerospace Devices’ stellar reputation, advanced USB Charging Technology and the trust among customers and industry peers, as evident in the numerous nominations we received from our subscribers. Aerospace Devices Inc. emerged as an industry leading Design, Development, Manufacture of Advanced Fast & Safe, Protocol PED Charging Technology, while contributing to the Global Reduction of E-Waste, was key in securing this award by a selection as of …
SandboxAQ’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) Help Decrease Battery Life Prediction Time by 95%
October 16, 2024
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Palo Alto
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CA
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United States
SandboxAQ today announced that its Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) reduced the time needed to predict lithium-ion battery end-of-life (EOL) by 95%, with an unprecedented 35x greater accuracy and 50x less data than traditional approaches – reducing the time for cell testing from months or years to just days. This breakthrough was achieved by training SandboxAQ’s LQMs on more than 4 millions hours of Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) cycle data collected by leading battery materials and technology company NOVONIX Limited (NOVONIX). The two companies will discuss the results via joint presentations at The Battery Show this week and a journal paper …
Eaton enables data centers to meet the growing physical demands of AI computing
October 16, 2024
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Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the North American launch of its Eaton Heavy-Duty SmartRack® enclosures, a new solution that helps data center operators and IT managers accommodate the increasing physical needs of generative AI computing infrastructure in enterprise, colocation and hyperscale data centers. Available in a wide variety of specifications, Eaton’s Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures are purpose-built to support larger, heavier AI servers and critical IT infrastructure, making them an ideal solution for operators seeking to future-proof their data center for the coming wave of AI innovation. The rise of AI is creating new opportunities for data center and …
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- Best of Show Finalists Named for the 2024 International Battery Seminar BATTERY POWER NEWS | Dozens of companies are showcasing new products at next week’s International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, and 17 have been named finalists in the Best of Show People’s Choice Aw...
- The Cutting Edge in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrolyte Movement BATTERY POWER NEWS | The International Battery Seminar and Exhibit welcomed more than 2,100 participants to Orlando, Florida, this month. Professor Jeffrey Dahn, Dalhousie University, reported on elec...
- Dry Electrodes, DOD Contracts, Funding for Thermal Battery Tech: Dec 2023 BATTERY POWER NEWS | News from around the battery industry including new battery products, new manufacturing and production facilities, grants for anode materials, research collaborations, and more.
- Best of Show Winners Named for the 2024 International Battery Seminar BATTERY POWER NEWS | At last week’s International Battery Seminar & Exhibit winners and honorable mention awardees of the Best of Show Awards included entries from Semplastics/X-BATT, Amprius Tech...
- Solid-State Anode-Free Sodium-Ion Batteries Are Here BATTERY POWER NEWS | “Today will be the first time we release information about sodium all-solid-state batteries in anode-free setup,” Shirley Meng told the audience at last month’s International Batt...
- New Materials Driving Innovation in Rechargeable Batteries BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the recent International Battery Seminar and Exhibition, several companies shared their efforts developing alternative electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, and curren...
- The Kinetic Advantages of Lithium-Indium Anodes BATTERY POWER NEWS | A group from Cornell has reported lithium ion coin cell batteries that charge in five minutes and can cycle at least 1,000 times while providing energy density on par with commerc...
- News and Notes from the Battery Industry: November 2023 BATTERY POWER NEWS | News from around the battery industry including new battery products, new manufacturing and production facilities, grants for anode materials, research collaborations, and more.
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