Fast Charging Degrades Performance of Li-ion Batteries in EVs: Study Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Haste makes waste, as the saying goes. Such a maxim may be especially true of batteries, thanks to a new study that seeks to identify the reasons that cause the performance of fast charged li-ion batteries to degrade in electric vehicles. In new research from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, scientists […] Read more
Omega Seiki Orders Li-ion Batteries from US Firm C4V Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility has selected US technology provider C4V to source 1.16 gigawatt hours of next-generation high performance lithium-ion batteries from its cell manufacturing joint ventures to empower the future of e-mobility in India. C4V’s battery solutions is based on the technology that eliminates the need for cobalt and nickel, enabling a high performing, […] Read more
Goan Students Create Solar E-cycle With 20 Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Mon, Aug 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Students from Goa’s Agnel Institute of Technology and Design have created a custom solar e-cycle, powered by 20 lithium-ion batteries, that can cover the distance between Panaji and Vasco on a single charge. The batteries can be charged by two solar panels or a conventional power supply point at home. The five mechanical engineering students […] Read more
Czech Auto Major Skoda Runs Dealership on 2nd Life Lithium Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Skoda, the Czech automobile manufacturer is powering its dealerships in Prague using power generated through second-life lithium-ion batteries from its PHEVs and BEV models. It has announced plans to install power hubs made from its own old electric vehicle (EV) batteries, across its retailer network around the country. This comes under a partnership of Skoda […] Read more
Battery Startup Log 9 Materials Raises $5 million from Amara Raja Batteries Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered advanced battery-tech Log 9 Materials has announced an equity partnership and collaboration with Amara Raja Batteries (ARBL), one of India’s largest manufacturers of industrial and automotive batteries. The deal involves an investment of $5 Million from Amara Raja Batteries during its ongoing Series A+ funding round. For ARBL, the investment follows the announcement of […] Read more
Ruchira Green Launches AKIRA Li-ion EV Batteries Updated On Tue, Jun 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy A Lithium battery storage solutions provider, Ruchira Green Earth has announced the launch of its range of eco-friendly Li-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries under its flagship brand ‘AKIRA’. The EV batteries are available in a wide range of models in two-wheelers and three-wheeler power categories ‘AKIRA’ Li-ion EV Batteries and equipped with the ‘cutting-edge latest technology’ and […] Read more
IIT-Guwahati Team Develops new Technique to Boost Li-ion Batteries Performance Updated On Fri, Apr 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new technique has been developed at IIT-Guwahati which can help boost the performance of Li-ion batteries that are widely used in EVs A new and advanced technique has been developed by a team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology – Guwahati (IIT) that can precisely estimate one of the most important internal […] Read more
IIT Hyderabad Develops an Alternative for Typical Lithium-ion Batteries Updated On Tue, Apr 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at IIT Hyderabad have come up with an alternative for the conventional Lithium-ion batteries. It is a more sustainable and low-cost Dual carbon battery, which may find potential use in high voltage applications, sophisticated battery-run medical devices, regenerative braking systems in electric vehicles (EVs), and stationary grids. Finding options that are cheaper and more […] Read more
DOE Announces $24.5 Million for Manufacturing Flow Batteries and Resilient Electric Grids Updated On Sat, Mar 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD 24.5 million to support manufacturing of resilient, modern electricity infrastructure, flow battery systems, and to address the climate emergency. According to DOE, the funding opportunities will uphold research and development (R&D) for the materials and technologies needed to expand the grid with new, clean-energy sources, […] Read more
