Energy Storage

IDTechEx analyst Dr Lorenzo Grande was at the annual EES Europe event to learn about new trends in the battery arena.

Alevo is a Swiss-based group that has battery manufacturing facilities in the US. The company uses a non-flammable inorganic electrolyte and also offers software solutions for the battery industry.

This technology could provide an "instantly rechargeable" method that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly for recharging electric and hybrid vehicle batteries through a quick and easy process similar to refueling a car at a gas station.

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd has announced that it has successfully developed a cathode material for lithium iron phosphate rechargeable batteries.

A battery completely made of organic materials that can be fabricated by affordable methods with low energy consumption.

Nanoengineers have developed the first printed battery that is flexible, stretchable and rechargeable. The zinc batteries could be used to power everything from wearable sensors to solar cells and other kinds of electronics.

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 6 June.

May 10th-11th saw the 2017 European-leg of the IDTechEx Show! In this article IDTechEx analysts share some of the most interesting innovations on offer at the show.

Scientists have created a rechargeable lithium metal battery with three times the capacity of commercial lithium-ion batteries by resolving something that has long stumped researchers: the dendrite problem.

On May 11, 2017, traction motor manufacturer TM4 Inc. and diesel maker Cummins Inc. announced a joint effort to develop a plug-in hybrid powertrain for Class 7/8 transit buses that can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50 percent over conventional hybrid buses.

Researchers have found a way to apply self-healing technology to lithium-ion batteries to make them more reliable and last longer.

Strong positive feedback and growth at Europe's most important event on emerging technologies

The process that makes gold-plated jewelry or chrome car accents is now making powerful lithium-ion batteries.

Aluminium ion technology is expected to possess similar performance characteristics to existing battery designs. However, in contrast to the currently dominant technologies such as lithium ion, aluminium is a very common element and is therefore easily obtained at a relatively low cost.

The successful "IDTechEx Show!" in Berlin with nearly 3000 paying delegates, nine parallel conferences, 25 masterclasses and a large exhibition had a huge amount for the electric vehicle enthusiast.

IDTechEx Chairman Dr Peter Harrop spoke to Professor Zhong Lin Wang of Gatech at Energy Harvesting Europe, part of the IDTechEx Show!

Researchers have designed a new biofriendly energy storage system called a biological supercapacitor, which operates using charged particles, or ions, from fluids in the human body.

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Thursday 25 May 2017 titled Electric Buses: Hotbed of Innovation and Large Orders.