Energy Storage

IDTechEx shares the first part of a series on key learnings from the 2020 virtual AABC event

Progress with solar-powered and solar-assisted land vehicles is now so clear and compelling that it is certain that most land vehicles will incorporate this technology as an essential part of their battery electric powertrains.

Ten years ago, IDTechEx predicted that 2020 would see the imminent arrival of 1000km battery electric vehicles. Indeed, we predicted that cost parity of electric cars with gasoline would happen around 2024 and, depending on price, 1000km versions would be available.

The primary purpose of this IDTechEx premium article is to assist those making fluoropolymers and added value materials containing fluoropolymers to find new markets, improve margins and achieve growth in sales and profitability

Leclanché is a premium battery-maker based out of Switzerland. IDTechEx caught up with the company at the recent Battery Show online event to discuss the various low-emission vessel solutions and the role for batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries are the major rechargeable power source for many portable devices as well as electric vehicles, but their use is limited, because they do not provide high power output while simultaneously allowing reversible energy storage.

Volkswagen of America has marked the start of construction of its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center. The approximately $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region.

bp and Ørsted have signed a Letter of Intent to work together to develop a ‎project for industrial-scale production of green hydrogen - a significant step in developing ‎bp's hydrogen business. Green hydrogen is made by the electrolysis of water using ‎renewable power, producing zero emissions.

RheEnergise is one of only a select handful of businesses to have been awarded grants under both the Sustainable Innovation Fund & the Small Business Research Initiative.

Highview Power in partnership with Carlton Power announced that it is beginning the execution process on a 50 MW liquid air energy storage facility (with a minimum of 250MWh) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The CRYOBattery will be one of Europe's largest energy storage systems.

This unique combination of tidal power and flow batteries will be used to power EMEC's hydrogen production plant, demonstrating continuous hydrogen production from variable renewable generation. The commercialisation of green hydrogen is an essential step toward a 100% renewable future.

IDTechEx have released a new market research report on electric truck markets - analysis of the medium and heavy-duty BEV, PHEV & FCEV electric truck markets; detailed Covid-19 adjusted sales, battery demand and market value forecasts by region; Li-ion and electric motor technologies.

Solid Power is a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder developing sulfide-based all solid-state batteries (ASSB) and has been in operation since 2014.

One of the world's largest lithium-ion batteries will be built in Victoria to boost reliability, drive down electricity prices and support the state's transition to renewable energy.

Tesla became the most valuable car manufacturer for many reasons from glamour to having the longest-range vehicles. The IDTechEx report, "Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea and Air 2021-2041" gives the big picture.

Next year, hauliers in Europe will be able to order all-electric versions of Volvo's heavy-duty trucks. This means that Volvo Trucks will offer a complete heavy-duty range with electric drivelines starting in Europe in 2021.

17 November 2020 - Energy storage is a broad term and the energy can be stored in different forms. With the mature application of consumer electronics, rapid progress of electric vehicles, and fast adoption of stationary energy storage systems, energy storage has attracted tremendous attention from the public.

Britishvolt has announced the appointment of EVera Recruitment as its sole recruitment partner.

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund and flexible energy specialist Flexitricity have announced that the UK's largest battery is now live.

IDTechEx have released a new market research report on the topic of electric, hybrid & fuel cell light commercial vehicles. IDTechEx predicts that the global electric light commercial vehicle market to grow to $203 billion by 2041.