New Battery Could Store Wind, Solar Electricity
July 20, 2018 | NEWS BRIEF | A new combination of materials developed by Stanford researchers may aid in developing a rechargeable battery able to…
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Guessing Games: Predicting Metal Markets for Electric Vehicle Batteries
BATTERY POWER NEWS | Cobalt and lithium prices have been surging. Some analysts predict both metals are heading for oversupply. Others believe the challenges facing…
Modern Lithium Battery Transport: Reducing Risks and Improving Safety with Next-Generation Packaging
July 12, 2018 | BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Lithium batteries pose such a fire risk that strident restrictions have been imposed on shipping of this…
Kokam Launches Li-Ion Battery For UPS
July 9, 2018 | PRODUCT | Last week, Kokam Co. announced the launch of its K-UPS series of high power Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) battery racks featuring Kokam’s Ultra High…
Li-Ion Batteries in the Driving Seat of Electric Vehicles
Commentary Contributed by Atul Yadav, Senior Research Analyst, MarketsandMarkets Research Private Limited
June 23, 2018 | A battery is a device that transforms electro-chemical reactions into electric energy. There are basically two categories of batteries; primary and secondary. Primary batteries are non-rechargeable, whereas, secondary batteries are rechargeable. Lead-acid and lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries are the most widely used rechargeable batteries, accounting for approximately 95 percent of the global rechargeable battery market, and approximately 65 percent of the global battery market in terms of value. Read more about Li-Ion Batteries in the Driving Seat of Electric Vehicles …
Embracing the Lithium-Ion Battery Euphoria – Innovations in Electrolytes
Commentary Contributed by Saurabh Shelar, Analyst, MarketsandMarkets
June 14, 2018 | Electrolyte is a chemical combination of salts and solvents in fixed ratio (generally 1:4 for lithium-ion battery) to enhance the flow of ions and create a conductive medium. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery electrolytes are classified based on state of electrolyte into solid and liquid electrolyte. Polymer pouch batteries used in laptops and cellphones are considered as liquid electrolytes. Read more about Embracing the Lithium-Ion Battery Euphoria – Innovations in Electrolytes …
Battery Safety Standards Update: IEC 62133 Undergoes Major Changes
Commentary Contributed by John C. Copeland, Co-Owner and Technical Manager, Energy Assurance LLC
The IEC 62133 family of standards has enabled international harmonization of safety testing for small-format cells and batteries since its initial release in 2002 followed by a major revision in 2012. Recognizing the substantial shifts in the rechargeable battery market from nickel to lithium chemistries, the standard underwent its most dramatic change in 2017. This article will familiarize the reader with those latest changes and their impact on attaining cell and battery pack compliance. Read more about Battery Safety Standards Update: IEC 62133 Undergoes Major Changes …
