Saturday, May 25, 2013
“We think the markets for this will be huge…It eventually will be a billion-dollar business. We don’t think small.” Jeffrey Immelt (Chairman and CEO of General Electric) General Electric announced plans today for a new battery factory in upstate New York. While most battery manufacturers are currently going the way of lithium ion, the mission [...]
As a result of an increased demand for hybrid and all-electric vehicles as well as the continued development and advancement of wireless consumer electronics, the worldwide need for advanced batteries is reaching new levels. According to the Cleveland-based industry research firm The Freedonia Group, Inc.;
“We believe our batteries can compete with the more expensive and exotic battery chemistries. In the end, our relatively low cost, when compared to the battery chemistries that appear to dominate today’s headlines, along with our ease of integration into existing manufacturing lines, will be telling advantages when novelty wears thin and cost-consciousness and practicality [...]
Fortune Magazine just released a fascinating piece on the success of BYD and what it is that enticed Warren Buffett to invest $230 million in the Chinese automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1995, BYD has now become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cellphone batteries; currently making 65% of the world’s nickel-cadmium batteries and 30% [...]
The race to emerge as a clear cut leader in the market for battery-electric and hybrid vehicles is heating up. As countries around the world look to reduce their dependence on foreign oil and minimize the impact of gas-powered automobiles on the environment, billions of dollars are up for grabs to the automakers who find [...]
The United States Army recently enlisted K2 Energy Solutions for the purpose of developing a more advanced rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The contract, which is said to be worth $119,000, calls for an upgrade of the current BB-2590 that is used in devices such as portable electronics, military communication systems, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, and unmanned [...]
The world’s first battery-powered wetsuit has been on the market for several months now. As we mentioned back in January, the surf company Rip Curl combined cutting edge lithium-ion battery technology with their top of the line wetsuit material to produce the “H-bomb”. According to Rip Curl, the 2 lithium-ion, 7.4 volt batteries they supply [...]
“As more truck fleets adopt this technology, it will drive advancements in battery technology, drive down manufacturing costs, and form the foundation of a U.S.-based supply chain that, over time will also significantly reduce the cost of commercial electric vehicles.” – Bryan Hansel CEO Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corp. Once again, battery technology is proving [...]
You can’t teach and old dog new tricks…right? Not according to Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT), as they apparently have come up with a new method for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries that could lead to smaller, lighter batteries that can be charged in just 10-20 seconds…and they have done so [...]
“The battery race will be decided in the next decade” Wolf-Henning Scheider, Robert Bosch- President of Gasoline Systems “European and Asian suppliers will fight a head-to-head battle in lithium-ion technology” Karl-Thomas Neumann, CEO- Continental Heavy words are being used as the competition to effectively manufacture lithium ion batteries, especially for automobiles, continues to heat up. [...]
In most cases, the Yuasa YTX14-BS motorcycle battery is not factory sealed with electrolyte. This means the customer is responsible [...]
This article shows you how to clean corroded motorcycle battery terminals. The same technique can be used for all lead-acid [...]
