New high-performance lithium-ion battery “top candidate” for electric cars
Scientists are reporting development of an advanced lithium-ion battery that is ideal for powering the electric vehicles now making their way into dealer showrooms. The new battery can store large amounts of energy in a small space and has a high rate capacity, meaning it can provide current even in extreme temperatures. A report on this innovation appears in ACS’ Journal of the American...
Read MoreUQM Technologies Supplying Electric Drive Motors for Audi A1 e-tron
UQM Technologies, Inc., will supply PowerPhase electric propulsion systems as part of an Audi test-fleet build and vehicle development process for its A1 e-tron all-electric vehicle. “We are extremely well-positioned and prepared for growth as the electrification market continues to develop and expand.” “This fleet order from Audi further validates the ability of our products to...
Read MoreCars of the future could be powered by their bodywork thanks to new battery technology
Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype material which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts. Ultimately, they expect that this material could be used in hybrid petrol/electric vehicles to make them lighter, more compact and more...
Read MoreNissan To Double EV Battery Capacity by 2015
Nissan continues to make headlines on a regular basis. The much talked about Leaf EV is of course the center of attraction for the company. Numerous articles have popped up recently discussing every aspect of the vehicle. A recent article on this site discussed the possibility of leasing the battery for the Leaf EV and comments ranged from people accepting of the idea to those downright...
Read MoreWorld Debut: Starter Battery in Lithium-Ion Technology
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is the first car maker in the world to offer a starter battery in lithium-ion technology. Weighing less than 6 kg or 13 lb, the new battery is more than 10 kg or 22 lb lighter than a conventional 60 Ah lead battery. The new lithium-ion battery will be available as of January 2010 for the 911 GT3, 911 GT 3 RS, and Boxster Spyder as an option delivered with the car, selling...
Read MoreNissan and Sumitomo launch venture to recycle li-ion batteries
issan Motor Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation today announced joint plans to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a “second-life” as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. The “4R” business model defined by the two companies is designed to capitalize...
Read MoreImproved redox flow batteries for electric cars
A new type of redox flow battery presents a huge advantage for electric cars. If the rechargeable batteries are low, the discharged electrolyte fluid can simply be exchanged at the gas station for recharged fluid – as easy as refilling the petrol tank. Electric mobility is becoming increasingly important. The German government’s ambitious plan envisages one million electric cars being sold in...
Read MoreE-mobility: TÜV SÜD turns focus to battery safety
According to TÜV SÜD, internationally binding safety standards are urgently needed to ensure safe electric mobility. This applies in particular because lithium-ion batteries, a key component of future drive systems from all manufacturers, involve high risk potential in the areas of functional, electrical, chemical and mechanical safety. These risks are not adequately addressed by current test...
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