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The Challenges of Manufacturing Lithium-Ion Batteries for the Electric Vehicle Industry

Josh Johnson June 27, 2012

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 …

Saft Signs Long Term Agreement with Lockheed Martin for Telecommunications Satellites

Josh Johnson October 28, 2015

Nano-Engineered Batteries Exhibit Remarkable Power Density, Charging More Than 40 Times Faster Than Today's Lithium-Ion Batteries

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

The material is called a “nanoscoop” because it resembles a cone with a scoop of ice cream on top. Nanoscoops can withstand extremely high rates of charge and discharge that would cause today’s Li-Ion batteries to rapidly deteriorate and fail. Read more about Nano-Engineered Batteries Exhibit Remarkable Power Density, Charging More Than 40 Times Faster Than Today's Lithium-Ion Batteries …

Nano-Engineered Batteries Exhibit Remarkable Power Density, Charging More Than 40 Times Faster Than Today’s Lithium-Ion Batteries

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

The material is called a “nanoscoop” because it resembles a cone with a scoop of ice cream on top. Nanoscoops can withstand extremely high rates of charge and discharge that would cause today’s Li-Ion batteries to rapidly deteriorate and fail. Read more about Nano-Engineered Batteries Exhibit Remarkable Power Density, Charging More Than 40 Times Faster Than Today’s Lithium-Ion Batteries …

Lithium-Ion Battery – Potential Business Opportunities

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

Vishal Sapru, Research Manager Power Supplies & Batteries, Frost & Sullivan

The US is a significant market for lithium-ion batteries for consumer, industrial and automotive applications in the North American region. The economic recession had a significant impact in the demand for lithium-ion batteries, particularly for consumer and industrial portable devices. This was witnessed by a decline in demand during the first two quarters of 2009, caused by decreasing demand for consumer electronic devices in the US.
However, signs of recovery began from the third quarter of 2009, with industrial application showing quick revival and consumer applications gaining strength. Read more about Lithium-Ion Battery – Potential Business Opportunities …

Lithium-Ion and Regulations: Updating from a Storm Watch to a Storm Warning

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

Dr. Kerry Lanza, Palladium Energy

“Ladies and gentlemen, before takeoff, please stow your tray tables and put your seatbacks in their full upright and locked position. For your safety, please hand over your cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, cameras, DVD players and anything else with a lithium-ion battery in it.” Lithium-ion batteries, the rechargeable energy source that has made our modern, on-the-go life possible, are under scrutiny. This time from the airline industry. Read more about Lithium-Ion and Regulations: Updating from a Storm Watch to a Storm Warning …

Lithium-Ion Technology: A Step Forward in the Green Agenda

Josh Johnson June 26, 2012

Anu Cherian, Senior Industry Analyst, Energy & Power Systems Group, Frost & Sullivan

The automotive sector grabbed all the attention in 2009 with the release of several concept vehicles. This was most definitely a tricky diversion from the overwhelming grim economy. Consumers were so used to fulfilling their desires for the latest cars with easy loans in 2008. Read more about Lithium-Ion Technology: A Step Forward in the Green Agenda …