MIESC's Printable Battery at International Rechargeable Battery Expo
Printable batteries have long been sought after, but only recently scientists have been able to figure out a way to make them in a viable technological process. Mie Industry Enterprise Support Center (MIESC) has built a prototype lithium storage battery in the form of a sheet, by using only printing technology.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Using 160hp Flywheel for Its Electric Motors
Porsche has already been recognized all over the world as building quality performance cars, despite their "heavy" price and big engines. It looks like now Porsche is trying to green itself out and use an innovative hybrid technology based on a flywheel, installed in a racing car.
Utah-Based Company Digging Underground Compressed Air Batteries
Underground caverns may have never been seen as energy containers, but a Utah-based private equity group promises to use them filled with compressed air to generate electricity the classic way - by spinning a turbine.
Composite Nanomaterial Could Transform The Car's Body Into a Battery
The interesting fact is that the material resembles a fabric, and can be shaped into different objects, so maybe in the future mobile phone users won't have to have a battery in their cellphone, just because its case will do the job.
Newly Discovered TiO2-Coated Nanotubes Could Build Better Li-Ion Battery Electrodes
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) by itself makes up a very low performance electrode, because the electrons move very slowly through it (can take years until you could fill a millimiter-thick TiO2 piece). When you reduce its thickness, though, TiO2 acts like a very good electrode.
A Next-Generation Electric Power System to Be Built in Japan
Toshiba Corp aims that by the end of 2010 will build a next-generation electric power system in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. According to the company, the system will come with storage batteries to stabilize the supply electric energy by solar panels, wind turbines, etc.
Hitachi Develops New Hi-Power Battery for PHEVs
Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd and Hitachi Ltd have developed a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that has a high output density and a high energy density for PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles).
Panasonic to Equip Tesla Motors' Future EVs With Their Batteries
Just few days ago, Tesla Motors announced that they will start the collaboration with Panasonic for the development of the next generation battery cells for the EV.
Japanese Flexible Lithium Polymer Battery Developed Using Printing Technology
A team of Japan researchers have developed a lithium polymer battery that can be produced using only printing technology. The team is led by Advanced Materials Innovation Center (AMIC) of Mie Industry and a Japan-based incorporated foundation (Enterprise Support Center - MIESC).
Qinetiq's Lithium Iron Sulfide Batteries – 50% Cheaper, 50% More Potent
Lithium Ion batteries have been the preferred storage medium in hybrid vehicles lately. Qinetiq, a UK-based defense technology company, is investing money in their new type of Li-Ion battery, that could be half cheaper than regular models being used today.
