E.J. Spek, Chief Engineer, TÜV SÜD Canada, Inc.
Customers of car companies have come to expect vehicles that are considered safe, according to a catalog of standards. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles are and will be subject to the same expectations. Read more about Making Lithium-Ion Abuse Tests Meaningful …
Rich Byczek, Technical Lead for Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage, Intertek
People depend on batteries for a number of reasons. Pacemakers and defibrillators, for instance, work inside the body to keep the heart pumping. Mobile handset batteries power communication, facilitating a global marketplace and a fast-paced economy. Read more about Battery Evolution: Ensuring Batteries Meet the Safety Concerns Of a Changing World …
Stuart Paterson, Doug Withers, Rebecca Trengove, Axeon
Over the last few years lithium-ion has become the battery chemistry of choice for the new generation of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. However, manufacturing such high power batteries is considerably more complex than that of smaller packs. This article seeks to outline some of the challenges that we believe face the industry, based on our experience both as a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and having managed the manufacture and complete system integration of batteries for several customers to their design. Read more about The Challenges of Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Batteries for the Electric Vehicle Industry …
Vishal Sapru, Research Manager, Energy & Power Systems, Frost & Sullivan
Alkaline batteries are disposable batteries with zinc and manganese dioxide as electrodes. The alkaline electrolyte used is either potassium or sodium hydroxide. These batteries have a steady voltage offering better energy density and leakage resistance than carbon zinc batteries. Read more about The World of Alkaline Batteries …
Vishal Sapru, Research Manager – Energy & Power Systems, Frost & Sullivan
Critical power applications demand a highly reliable and cost-effective energy storage technology. A stationary lead acid (SLA) battery offer these benefits and continues to be the battery chemistry of choice for backup power, emergency lighting, utilities, security systems, railway backup systems, oil and gas explorations, renewable energy systems and other applications. Read more about Opportunities in the Stationary Lead Acid Batteries Market …
