LG Chem Finally Produce Chevy Volt and Cadillac ELR Traction Batteries, on Hold Again?
In Holland, Michigan, an LG Chem plant sits idle , in spite of the demand for the Chevy Volt and Cadillac ELR traction batteries...
Envia Systems’ 400Wh/kg Lithium-Ion Battery – Too Good To Be True?
A quiet little company with big problems, Envia Systems, originally developed a lithium-ion battery with an astounding 400Wh/kg energy density.
Garnering millions of dollars in...
New Zinc Air Battery Provided by Energizer Triples Lifetime
The mid of 2010 will see the launch of a new Energizer battery based on a 35 year old technology. The new battery is expected to be smaller, to provide more energy and to address to a bigger market.
Israel – the World Leader in Solar Powered Water Heating
Did you know that Israel has 90% of the population heating their water from the sun? This has happened because of the 1950 energy crisis, fact that led them into buying solar water heaters. In 1983, about 60% of the Israelis had solar water heating.
Spray-On Batteries: A Breakthrough in Battery Design and Integration
Researchers have recently reported the development of a spray-on lithium ion battery that can be painted on various surfaces, effectively converting any object into...
New Graphene Production Technology Offers Hope for Cheap Hydrogen Storage
Victor Aristov, a Ph.D. at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, along with a team of other researchers, has discovered how to produce high-quality graphene by using the cheapest methods possible.
Renewable Energy Targets Call for Extra Fossil Fuel Plants
It seems that almost every state or country has set a target to cut down greenhouse emissions and boost renewable energy generation 2020. This...
Remarkable Lifetime Results for EV Batteries
Scientists from Southern California Edison (SCE) have developed an tested for two and a half years a lithium-ion battery sub-pack with very encouraging results. The battery tested survived 180,000miles with no significant deterioration.
Gates, Buffett See the Future, Invest in Energy Storage
Some of the richest men in the world are betting on energy storage investments. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet certainly are, and both believe...
Metal-Free Organic Battery Technology Promises Cheap Renewable Energy Storage
The main obstacle that prevents renewable energy from being the one and only source of power is storage.
Researchers have long been trying to find...
