• 29Apr

    Maxim introduced and the system power supply battery charger set in one Solution

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    Maxim launches strongly embedded Power Solution MAX17085B, device integration and multi-chemistry battery charger type of two-way Quick-PWM controller step-down, without using a separate IC, saving space on the map at a lower cost of components. Battery charger switching frequency up to 1.2MHz, enabling the use of small inductors. Two SMPS, and two continuous linear regulator can be stopped, and emergency power for the system in working conditions. MAX17085B features highly integrated, it is ideal for laptops, UMPC, MID and its space, component cost demanding portable applications.

    adjustable charge voltage adjustment device, the precision of ± 0.4%; load current through the adaptation of analog or PWM. Generate internal and 5V/100mA 3.3V/50mA LDO UPS. Camera also features overvoltage, undervoltage, overheating and protection against the faults of others. MAX17085B a space-saving 5mm x 5mm, 40-pin TQFN package with exposed pad. Devices work at -40 ° C to +105 ° C temperature range. Provides an evaluation board with recommended external components to reduce design time.

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  • 29Apr

    New joint venture eVia to develop high energy-density system

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    Stratum Technologies of Cleveland has formed a joined venture with Swift Development, West Lafayette, Ind., to develop a high energy-density system consisting of a liquid direct proton fuel cell and a long life, high energy, polymer phosphate lithium-ion battery.

    The joint venture, called eVia, will involve a combined system using advanced battery technologies, minimal noble metals and insures maximum safety in vehicle application.

    The solution will use the patented Rusek Daroux system. The fuel cell acts as a range extender for the polymer lithium-ion battery, continually recharging the battery using common liquid fuel and oxidant - sodium borohydride and hydrogen peroxide.

    The two have developed a cathode that can produce ions without generating oxygen. This enables the use of a liquid oxidant for the first time. The Rusek Daroux system features a clean generation, with no combustion process.

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  • 28Apr

    Germany and the United States developed a new catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells

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    Technical University of Berlin release a press said that scientists and researchers of American studies have developed an alloy of platinum and a new catalyst for its hydrogen fuel cells can reduce the cost by 80%.
         
    The statement said that hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity, while water is very green, but because of its current production of chemical process is used much like a catalyst, it has a very high cost of battery hydrogen fuel.
         
    Platinum as a catalyst for the most common form of precious metals. The researchers first mixed platinum and copper and copper alloys, and the isolated part of the copper plate, and get only a few nanometers in diameter spherical platinum alloy of copper. This ball features a copper alloy plate, the interior is less expensive copper, platinum atoms are mainly distributed in the metal surface, reducing considerably the use of platinum. Also, because the arrangement of atoms in the density of platinum much narrower than the average platinum, the new catalyst is better. The researchers believe that hydrogen fuel cells use a catalyst can reduce the cost by 80%.
         
    The researchers further explore other non-precious metals platinum and a combination of effects to find more excellent results of the catalyst.

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  • 27Apr

    Innovalight silicon ink solar cell conversion efficiency hitting a new record

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    Not publicly traded marketing silicon ink solar materials and technology provider Innovalight, Inc. announced today that the company efficiency silicon ink technology for converting solar cells has reached a record 19%. conversion efficiency of solar cells that convert electrical energy battery solar ratio.

    Germany Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) is an independent testing center for solar cell production results Innovalight standard size of the solar cell industry have been identified.

    Cougar costs Innovaligh Platform property (TM) available for crystalline silicon solar cell manufacturers to provide a simple conversion process, so they set up production lines to add a simple program can improve the cell performance solar, reduce and improve capacity. This possibility is very important - the first solar industry, research institutions, Navigant Consulting, this year, nearly four billion wafers will be processed in solar cells.

    Innovalight HoMER Antoniadis, chief technology officer, said: “We are close to our goal, namely, with conversion efficiencies of over 20%.” He added: “Our patented ink silicon solar cells is very simple, the most appropriate with silicon and are widely used in the printing industry with tools to use.”

    Mr. Antoniadis will be May 5 to 7, held in Shanghai, China 2010 SNEC 4th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Exhibition & Conference (SNEC fourth (2010) International Conference and PV (Shanghai) Expo) show the results.

    Currently Innovalight work with several manufacturers of solar cells and cooperate to improve the performance of Sunnyvale, California, Silicon ink.

    In February, wafer’s silicon ink process of solar cell production by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) has granted a key patent. Innovalight requested more than 60 silicon ink process ink and the use of high performance silicon for solar cell patents.

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  • 27Apr

    Boston-Power Brings It’s Innovative Lithium-Ion Battery Technology to Medical Device and Equipment Market

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    Boston-Power®, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, is responding to strong customer and partner demand by bringing its industry-leading lithium-ion battery technology to the multi-billion dollar global medical device and equipment market. Boston-Power’s lithium-ion battery cells deliver unmatched levels of long life, fast charge and safety to a market that demands the most stringent standards of battery reliability to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care.

    On Wednesday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the company will host a webinar to discuss the advantages of lithium-ion batteries for the medical device and equipment market when compared to conventional rechargeable batteries. Boston-Power battery experts will provide an overview of multiple battery chemistries, share insights into a range of safety features available in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, discuss EMR legislation and its impact on the need for more portable medical devices and highlight the growing requirement for environmental accreditations.

    With an aging population requiring access to medical diagnosis and treatment in homes and remote locations, and U.S. healthcare spending at an estimated $2.5 trillion in 2009 (according to a report issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), medical device and equipment makers today must rely on innovative technology to deliver the most effective solutions.

    Whether in fixed-base facilities or in the field, healthcare organizations and care-givers require ever-increasing levels of mobility. As these providers continue to adopt portable technology, a chief concern for the device and equipment manufacturers that serve them is delivering the increased battery performance necessary to enable safe, reliable portability. Boston-Power’s lithium-ion cells are an ideal solution for these demands, providing predictable performance with an extended cycle life, long runtime, new levels of safety and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

    “There is growing demand within the medical device and equipment market for safe, reliable and long lasting battery technology to support the many portable devices now being used to provide healthcare services and those that will be available in the future,” said Boston-Power Vice President of Marketing Sally Bament. “Boston-Power’s lithium-ion battery technology was designed for the demands of this market, delivering long life, fast charge, safety and environmental sustainability. We designed our cells to be applicable to a wide range of portable power applications. The medical device and equipment market is a great example of how our award-winning batteries meet the key requirements in a demanding, rapidly expanding industry sector.”

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  • 26Apr

    IDC to investigates large-scale SA manufacture of lithium-ion batteries

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    The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) plans to investigate the potential of manufacturing large cell lithium-ion batteries in South Africa.

    The development finance institution has issued a request for proposals, asking consultants to undertake a prefeasibility study to determine the viability of establishing a manufacturing plant for these batteries locally.

    The plant would be established through a proposed industrial partnership with South African electrical vehicle manufacturer Optimal Energy, which is planning mass production of its Joule vehicle by 2012, and the Energy Innovation Group of South Korea, which manufactures lithium-ion batteries.

    Interested consultants have until May 19 to submit proposals, the IDC said in a advertisement.

    Last week, Engineering News quoted US Geological Survey beryllium, gallium and lithium commodity specialist Brian Jaskula as saying that lithium-ion batteries used for transportation applications was set to be the fastest-growing end-use for lithium during the next decade.

    He noted that there is expected to be 80-million electric two-wheeled vehicles worldwide by 2016, with many of these vehicles forecast to be in Asia.

    Automotive industry analysts believe that, by 2020, between 10% and 25% of all vehicles could be electrically powered in some way.

    Should such forecasts prove accurate, it is likely to materially raise the demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate, which could even transform lithium into a strategic resource, similar to oil and/or platinum.

    There is, thus, something of a rush under way among exploration and development companies to secure new sources of supply.

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  • 25Apr

    HP matching battery factory started, can support millions of computers

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    When the lithium battery HP laptop for the project in Boston was officially launched yesterday in Fuling, the fastest this year in late October, Chongqing is “HP computers inside will also be equipped Chongqing done” lithium batteries.

    According to reports, the construction of Boston in Fuling lithium has invested 150 million U.S. dollars. Two phases, the faster this year in late October, the first phase of the project can be put into production. Special Assistant to the President of the United States, the Boston Globe, said Zhang, the base fully operational, the monthly production of 3 million lithium batteries for more than 100 million laptops. It is understood that Boston is the world’s leading manufacturer of lithium batteries, the company produces batteries, not only for HP, Dell, Lenovo and other laptop computers, but also for Volvo, Ford and other auto manufacturing batteries of mark.

    It is understood that the concentration of Fuling District, began yesterday were 23 projects, 24 projects in total agreement funds totaling 14 billion yuan, including the Water Mill Beach Comprehensive Development, Ze Sheng Hot Springs and other tourism projects in nine, a total investment of 3.6 billion yuan, real estate Point 3, a total investment of 2.4 billion yuan, leading Hill Logistics projects for a total investment of 4 billion yuan, the motor vehicle manufacturing Qianjiang 500000, flower of rice and other basic industrial projects producing alcohol 9, a total investment of 3.9 billion dollars.

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  • 23Apr

    GE Launches Durathon Battery Technology for Utility Companies

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    GE Energy Storage Technologies, a unit of GE Transportation, has announced Durathon battery technology suitable for utility companies.

    According to company officials, the increase in power consumption, aging infrastructure and the introduction of new elements like renewables and electric vehicles there is an increase in demand for better grid performance.

    GE’s Durathon battery technology offers an optimized way to overcome such issues. The simple energy storage system of the GE’s Durathon battery will serve as an alternative to expensive new power structures. This also allows energy to be used as and when required.

    The proprietary chemistry used in the Durathon battery technology and has the ability to last for two decades besides providing optimal charge and discharge times.

    According to company sources, Durathon batteries are most suitable for applications in extreme environments as they do not need costly controlled environments for delivering peak performance.

    This also helps in reducing installation costs along with the batteries high energy density.

    Also the Durathon battery technology is capable of supporting a wide array of utility-oriented applications like transmission and distribution upgrade deferral, time shifting, congestion relief, peak shaving, load following, and reserve capacity. It will be able to support end-user applications like time of use or TOU management, demand charge reduction and power quality improvement.

    GE’s new battery plant will be located in Schenectady in New York said company sources. The plant is expected to create 350 new jobs here. The facility has been situated there so that it is in located near GE Global Research in Niskayuna. This will enable researchers to conduct further tests and improve the battery chemistry and related systems technology.

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  • 22Apr

    Sanyo lithium-ion battery system drive distance break the Guinness Book of Records

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    Sanyo announced yesterday that its system of lithium-ion battery, the longest distance a charge of conduct certification by the Guinness Book of Records.

    November 17, 2009, the Japan Electric Vehicle Test Drive the club organized the event. test drive cars for the Japanese club electric vehicles with the modified vehicle EV Mira Electric, which uses the 8320 cylindrical lithium-ion battery (18650 type) to form a battery system, the total energy of about 50Kwh (maximum 74Kwh).

    In the case of a single charge, Mira EV electric vehicle traveling from Tokyo to Osaka, Japan from the Nihonbashi Bridge Street Electric, 555.6 km full.

    Sanyo did not disclose other details.

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  • 22Apr

    Panasonic Made First EV Battery Cells for Tesla

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    An official at a Panasonic Energy Co. plant in Japan on Thursday presented a top Tesla Motors executive with the first lithium-ion battery cells made at the new factory.

    Tesla Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel and other executives from the San Carlos, California, electric car company visited the Panasonic plant in Suminoe, Japan. The factory will make more than 300 million battery cells per year and serve as a Tesla supplier.

    “These cutting edge Panasonic batteries will combine with Tesla’s battery pack technology to produce the highest-energy density EV battery packs in the world,” Straubel said in the statement.

    Tesla announced Wednesday that its Roadster model will be available to selected customers in Japan.

    The company said it has delivered more than 1,000 two-seat Roadsters to customers in North America. The car costs about $101,500.

    The company also plans to produce the Model S sedan, which could travel as far as 300 miles on a single charge. It is slated to go into production by late 2011 with a base price of $57,400.

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