lithium-ion Archives – The Green Optimistic

Lithium Market to Growing With Increased Demand for EVs

Jose Aguilar — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 19:14:57 +0000

NEW YORK, The United States – Allied Market Research reported the Global Lithium-ion Battery Market size to peak $46.21 billion by 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. Li-ion rechargeable batteries, made of high-density units, power mainly portable equipment. The expected growth of the Lithium market is to come primarily from increased […]

The post Lithium Market to Growing With Increased Demand for EVs appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

MIT’s New Lithium-Ion Battery Could Be The Future of Electric Cars

Courtney Lepping — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:44:44 +0000

Qichao Hu, the CEO at MIT’s SolidEnergy Systems, invented a lithium-ion battery that will last twice as long but smaller by half. This battery is a big deal in that it uses lithium-metal foil as the anode material, as opposed to the standard graphite, carbon, or silicone, and can be used in things like wearables, […]

The post MIT’s New Lithium-Ion Battery Could Be The Future of Electric Cars appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Electric Car Battery Life – What to Expect

Benji Jerew — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 07:27:31 +0000

Considering a Tesla Model S or other electric car? Whoa, what will you do when the battery finally dies? Yes, we’ve all heard the arguments filed against electric cars, such as the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt. The most famous of electric cars might be the Tesla Model S, the first car to boast any appreciable […]

The post Electric Car Battery Life – What to Expect appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Just Add Water – Lithium-Air Battery Energy Storage Increases by 500%

Benji Jerew — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:03:19 +0000

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have stumbled upon a solution to the “sudden death” phenomenon in lithium-air battery chemistry: just add water! New rechargeable battery technology is constanty in development, as we’ve spent lots of time covering here, from solid-state lithium-ion battery technology to metal-air battery chemistry. Many of these technologies, such as lithium-air battery […]

The post Just Add Water – Lithium-Air Battery Energy Storage Increases by 500% appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Beyond Paper – “Send me your ‘breakthrough’ rechargeable battery cell,” says Elon Musk

Benji Jerew — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:53:21 +0000

Rechargeable battery technology is everywhere around us, from smartphones to smart buildings, and everyone is constantly on the watch for “the next big thing,” to which Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says, “send me a sample.” We really should have a section dedicated to “the next big thing” in rechargeable battery technology, and it would […]

The post Beyond Paper – “Send me your ‘breakthrough’ rechargeable battery cell,” says Elon Musk appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Better Rechargeable Battery Developed by SolidEnergy and A123 Systems

Benji Jerew — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:14:18 +0000

The rechargeable battery has presented some problems for automakers, some of which are not so easily addressed but, thanks to a recent collaboration between SolidEnergy and A123 Systems, could those problems be in the past? Currently, of all the durable rechargeable battery types, the lithium-ion battery has the best capacity for its weight. Still, lithium-ion […]

The post Better Rechargeable Battery Developed by SolidEnergy and A123 Systems appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Pressure Cooker Technology Helps Make Better Lithium Ion Batteries

Danny Harper — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:20:02 +0000

With all the issues that come with current electric car batteries – long charge times, short-range, bulky batteries – evolution is vital for this clean energy to become cost-effective. Fortunately, researchers at the University of California-Riverside have redesigned the component materials of the batteries themselves as a way to begin solving these major roadblocks. By […]

The post Pressure Cooker Technology Helps Make Better Lithium Ion Batteries appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Advanced Electric Vehicle Battery Researched by Genovation and University of Maryland

Benji Jerew — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:45:45 +0000

Genovation Cars is still kicking, although I did have to look them up because I’d never heard of them until now, and has partnered with University of Maryland to develop new hybrid electric-vehicle battery technology. There are plenty of electric vehicle battery companies out there, working on the next best thing for electric vehicles. The […]

The post Advanced Electric Vehicle Battery Researched by Genovation and University of Maryland appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Electric Vehicle Batteries for 400% Range Developed by SolidEnergy

Benji Jerew — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:52:20 +0000

If anyone thought that Tesla Motors’ electric vehicle was the peak of rechargeable battery technology, it seems good to note that we’re just getting started, that is, the peak is still somewhere in the clouds. A123 Systems, long since failed and resurrected by Wanxiang Group, is a developer of advanced-technology lithium-ion [Li-Ion] rechargeable batteries. Instead […]

The post Electric Vehicle Batteries for 400% Range Developed by SolidEnergy appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Toyota Pursuing Lithium-Ion and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Future

Benji Jerew — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:12:32 +0000

What is the future of automobile powertrains? Whether lithium-ion or hydrogen fuel cell, or simply more efficient engines, Toyota doesn’t seem to quick to jump on any one technology. Considering its steps carefully, Toyota doesn’t seem to act as fast as other companies. On the other hand, the technology that Toyota brings to market are […]

The post Toyota Pursuing Lithium-Ion and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Future appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Tesla Motors Patents a Dual-Battery Electric Vehicle Design for More Range

Benji Jerew — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:10:42 +0000

Take a quick peek through the Tesla Motors archives, and I’m fairly certain you won’t find anything resembling an electric vehicle range extender like Fisker Karma or Chevy Volt. Go ahead, I’ll wait… Wait, gasoline, in an electric vehicle? What kind of craziness would that be? Still, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk isn’t above range […]

The post Tesla Motors Patents a Dual-Battery Electric Vehicle Design for More Range appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Air Force Behind Innovative Lithium-Ion Batteries

Leigh Hutchens — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:48:55 +0000

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has developed an innovative next generation lithium-ion battery — a promising new platform for creating more durable, lightweight and efficient lithium-ion (Li-ion) power. Working with AFOSR, Dr. Jim Tour and his research team at Rice University (along with other funding agencies) demonstrated a way to chemically unzip […]

The post Air Force Behind Innovative Lithium-Ion Batteries appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

New Hydrogen-Silicon Electrodes Greatly Improve Lithium Ion Battery Performance and Life

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:12:52 +0000

A new kind of electrodes for lithium ion batteries has been invented at Stanford University. They greatly improve the performance of a lithium ion battery and are made of silicon and conducting polymer hydrogel, a spongy material that resembles the one used in contact lenses. “We’ve been trying to develop silicon-based electrodes for high-capacity lithium-ion […]

The post New Hydrogen-Silicon Electrodes Greatly Improve Lithium Ion Battery Performance and Life appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Considered for International Space Station

Benji Jerew — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:14:58 +0000

In spite of fire concerns here on the ground, lithium-ion batteries could be best solution for backup power on the International Space Station. Just like we have concerns with renewable energy being intermittent here on the ground, the International Space Station [ISS] is entirely dependent on renewable energy. Solar panels provide energy when the sun […]

The post Lithium-Ion Batteries Considered for International Space Station appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

EnerG2’s Synthetic Carbon Anodes Could Increase Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity 30%

Benji Jerew — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:57:15 +0000

Makers of portable electronic devices might be interested in a new synthetic carbon anode that would effectively make a 30% thinner lithium-ion battery. With the growing popularity of portable electronic devices, lithium-ion battery technology is becoming more and more important. Battery capacity is becoming just as important as form factor. Marketing consistently hawks “X hours […]

The post EnerG2’s Synthetic Carbon Anodes Could Increase Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity 30% appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Lithium-Sulfur Battery with Lifespan of Lithium-Ion, Invented at Stanford

Benji Jerew — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:51:57 +0000

Researchers at Stanford University have recently discovered how they can increase the lifespan of lithium-sulfur batteries, by up to ten times. Lithium-ion batteries may be the accepted norm for most automotive traction applications, and with good reason. Lithium-ion can withstand thousands of cycles without losing too much of their capacity, and they are the most energy-dense batteries […]

The post Lithium-Sulfur Battery with Lifespan of Lithium-Ion, Invented at Stanford appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Silicon Nanowire Battery Has Three Times More Capacity, Charges Faster

Benji Jerew — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:55:34 +0000

Researchers at the University of California [USC] recently developed a silicon nanowire battery that could easily solve the range and recharging issues of electric vehicles. If there’s one problem with electric vehicles, it’s the battery. Actually, the problem isn’t the battery, but our perception of it. Pure electric vehicles have a limited range, up to 300 miles […]

The post Silicon Nanowire Battery Has Three Times More Capacity, Charges Faster appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Battery Technology – Advancing the Electric Vehicle

Benji Jerew — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:42:44 +0000

Electrified vehicles are fairly new in the scheme of automotive development. Sure, there have been a few specialty vehicles in decades before now, but they were never meant for, or ever reached, production stage. The reason for this is, of course, the limitations of battery technology. Consider the ubiquitous lead-acid battery that is in nearly […]

The post Battery Technology – Advancing the Electric Vehicle appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Why Lithium Ion Batteries Can’t Hold More Charge, Scientists Find

Benji Jerew — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:42:25 +0000

There are a number of factors which affect the power capacity and lifespan of the rechargeable battery packs that are found in hybrid electric vehicle [HEV] or electric vehicle [EV]. Battery chemistry, of course, plays a significant role, and currently, lithium-ion [Li-ion] batteries offer the industry’s best power transfer characteristics. Charging and discharging must also […]

The post Why Lithium Ion Batteries Can’t Hold More Charge, Scientists Find appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

30 Years Since The Invention Of Lithium Ion Batteries: A Long Story Made Short

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:31:29 +0000

Our phones, laptops and some electric vehicles are celebrating something special today: their batteries. 30 years ago, four Oxford University researchers have developed the first experimental lithium ion battery for the first time.

The post 30 Years Since The Invention Of Lithium Ion Batteries: A Long Story Made Short appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

New Titanium Oxide Electrode Increases Li-Ion Battery Energy Density By At Least 30%

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:35:45 +0000

A Japanese research group, having members among the Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) developed a new oxide negative-electrode and a new synthesis method to fabricate it, at lower temperatures, of about 200 to 300 degrees Celsius.

The post New Titanium Oxide Electrode Increases Li-Ion Battery Energy Density By At Least 30% appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Why Old Lithium Ion Batteries Die: Ohio Researchers Find Explanations

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:02:57 +0000

Because they're proposed to be used in hybrid and electric cars in the near future, it's an important issue to deal with if we want to have lower maintenance costs and, generally speaking, greener batteries, because of prolonged lifetime. Some Ohio State University researchers did an experiment to see why the batteries lose their original capabilities.

The post Why Old Lithium Ion Batteries Die: Ohio Researchers Find Explanations appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Hitachi-Maxell's New Li-Ion Batteries Shown at Rechargeable Battery Expo in Tokyo

Cristi — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:06:41 +0000

The 1st Int'l Rechargeable Battery Expo held in Tokyo at the beginning of March was pleased to announce a lot of battery manufacturers interested in future technologies, in new developments for various industries.

The post Hitachi-Maxell's New Li-Ion Batteries Shown at Rechargeable Battery Expo in Tokyo appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Panasonic to Equip Tesla Motors' Future EVs With Their Batteries

Cristi — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:14:33 +0000

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.

The post Panasonic to Equip Tesla Motors' Future EVs With Their Batteries appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Butane Fuel Cell, a Viable Solution to Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries

Cristi — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:37:51 +0000

A company called Lilliputian Systems has developed a fuel cell to replace Lithium-Ion Batteries in electronics industry. It will be very interesting to see how science will be able to evolve from this point on as the new fuel cell system that runs on butane cartridges is able to replace heavy laptop and mobile batteries.

The post Butane Fuel Cell, a Viable Solution to Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Charge Your Electric Car Battery in 5 Minutes

Florin — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:38:47 +0000

We all like our phone Li-Io batteries as we can charge them over and over again, with little performance loss in time. And the weight is also little. But it takes one hour or more for a phone, and when we use Lithium Ion in car batteries, it takes maybe 9 hours for a full charge.

The post Charge Your Electric Car Battery in 5 Minutes appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

Reva Electric Car Company Plans New Model This Year

Cristi — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:04:00 +0000

Reva Electric Car Company has started the development of the second model after the small Reva. The new car will be on the market this year and the company has big plan to "conquer" new markets overseas.

The post Reva Electric Car Company Plans New Model This Year appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

BlueZERO, Mercedes Green Project Unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit

Cristi — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:51:08 +0000

Mercedes presented their latest fuel cell car, BlueZero, at NAIAS in Detroit. The vehicle is built on modular architecture with a range of powertrains including fuel cells.

The post BlueZERO, Mercedes Green Project Unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit appeared first on The Green Optimistic.