Flexible Lithium Textile Battery Could be a Breakthrough in Wearable Tech Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The lightweight Textile Lithium Battery offers high energy density and excellent flexibility. A group of scientists at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a thin, highly flexible textile lithium battery that could safely power wearable electronics used in healthcare monitoring, smart clothes and Internet of Things (IoT). The battery, which is less than 0.5 mm […] Read more
US Allocates $1.3 Bn To Boost Lithium-ion Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy To meet the growing domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the United States (US) government has allocated a loan to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, for manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The government recently allocated a $1.3 billion direct loan ($1.2 billion in principal and $139.3 million in capitalized interest) to ENTEK […] Read more
“Lead-acid Batteries are here to stay”, Ahila Krishnamoorthy, Daramic Updated On Fri, Dec 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Despite the increasing build up around lithium-ion batteries, which are poised to become the next big thing in battery storage space, demand for lead-acid batteries continues to grow steadily, if not spectacularly. The 90 year old US firm Daramic is at the centre of this transition, with a big stake in the sector. With its […] Read more
5 Ways EV Batteries are Made Safe to Use Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ensuring electric vehicle (EV) battery safety is essential to successfully adopt electric mobility because it is the principal component of a vehicle and is responsible for its performance, reliability, and overall efficiency. On the other hand, any negligence in their maintenance and care may cause many serious issues, from minors to major ones, such as […] Read more
Energy Storage All Charged Up For A Boom In India, Says SBI Caps Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report from Investment bank SBI Caps on Energy Storage Systems paints a bright picture for the future. Building on the inevitability of energy storage requirements as the share of renewable energy in the grid rises, the report takes a deep look at the technologies likely to emerge winners, the size of the opportunity, […] Read more
The Key To the Next Phase of RE Growth: Evolution of Large-Scale Batteries Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The renewable energy industry has been on a transformative journey over the past few decades. At the heart of this revolution lies large-scale battery storage which is considered to be one of the most critical technological advancements. These batteries have evolved from small, short-duration systems to massive, long-duration powerhouses that are now integral to the […] Read more
Zinc-Bromine Batteries Set To Find Usage In Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The flowless zinc-bromine battery (FLZBB) is a promising alternative to flammable lithium-ion batteries due to its use of non-flammable electrolytes. However, it suffers from self-discharge due to the crossover of active materials, generated at the positive graphite felt (GF) electrode, to the negative electrode, significantly affecting performance. Now, researchers have developed a novel nitrogen-doped mesoporous […] Read more
Thailand, India Can Pose Challenge To China’s EV Market: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bloomberg’s recent report indicated a general trend where, electric vehicles (EVs) are displacing 1.7 million barrels per day of oil usage, which is equivalent to about 3% of total road fuel demand. Currently. there are 722 million passenger EVs that are expected to be on the road in 2040 in the Economic Transition Scenario. The Bloomberg […] Read more
Honda Plans To Establish Electric Vehicle Value Chain In Ontario, Canada Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Honda has announced its plans to establish an electric vehicle value chain in Ontario, Canada. The company announced its plans to build an EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion (USD$11 billion). It included an investment with joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare […] Read more
