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NY-BEST Newsletter 8-11-2010
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Advanced Energy Conference November 8-9, 2010
1 week 2 days ago

The 2010 Advanced Energy Conference will feature leading national keynote speakers and seven parallel tracks with 49 individual sessions including energy storage, which is being organized by NY-BEST. Last year's event was attended by over 1,000 participants, two-thirds from industry.

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Ice Energy’s Ice Bear Energy Storage Systems Surpass Five Million Hours of Operation
1 week 3 days ago

The Ice Bear systems have been successfully operating on a range of commercial, retail, government, and educational facilities with uptime in excess of 99%. The Ice Bear system was recently documented in an ASHRAE publication available online at www.ice-energy.com. The company recently announced an agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority to implement a 53 MW storage project involving thousands of Ice Bear systems in Southern California to reduce peak electrical demand by as much as 64 GW hours annually,...

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Ioxus Revealed
1 week 3 days ago

A recent article highlighting Ioxus' recent advances in ultracapacitors.

NY-BEST
Using Neutrons to Peer Inside a Battery Designed for Hybrid Locomotives
2 weeks 3 days ago

Researchers from the Technische Universities Muenchen are using new technology to observe sodium/iron chloride batteries for GE's locomotives.

NY-BEST
GM: Mild Hybrids, Then Full Hybrids
2 weeks 4 days ago

GM will start with at least one mid-sized mild hybrid sedan next year—ramping up to 100,000 mild hybrids per year. GM’s new mild hybrid powertrain reportedly will be equipped with a lithium ion battery supplied by Hitachi, and will provide about four times as much power and be 24% smaller and 40% lighter than previous mild hybrid battery packs.

NY-BEST
Binghamton Awarded Funding Under DOE's Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies (BATT) Program
3 weeks 3 days ago

Binghamton University is one of eight awards under the BATT program and will explore Metal-Based High-Capacity Li-Ion Anodes.

NY-BEST
A Quicker Test for Hybrid Batteries
3 weeks 3 days ago

Mark Mathias, Director of General Motors's Electrochemical Energy Research Lab, is interviewed.

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Chargers Planned for Manhattan Parking Lots
1 week 2 days ago

Car Charging Group, a Florida-based electric-vehicle service provider, is teaming up with Icon Parking Systems to install plug-in stations at some of Icon’s more than 200 garages and lots in Manhattan. In July, Car Charging Group announced a similar deal with Laz Parking, which has 1,350 facilities in 21 states. Under the arrangement, the Car Charging Group will install, own, maintain and upgrade the charging stations, and the parking facilities will share in the revenue.

New York
Soil sampling near old battery plant to begin
1 week 6 days ago

Soil sampling at former Duracell battery plant in Sleepy Hollow, New York, to begin to evaluate possible pollution.

New York
PerfPower Corporation Has Added New York State Preferred Vendor, Industries for the Blind, as a Value-Added Reseller
3 weeks 5 days ago

CentraCan, Inc. (Orlando, FL), a sustainable energy company, announced that PerfPower Alkaline Batteries with its free recycling program are now available through Industries for the Blind of New York State. This impressive organization facilitates and creates employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired New Yorkers.

New York
DOE offers $17m loan for New York energy storage project
4 weeks 4 days ago

More on the $17 million A123 DOE project

New York
Latest DOE Loan Guarantee: A123 Battery Project for Grid Storage
4 weeks 5 days ago

A123 Systems gets $17 million loan guarantee for 20MW grid storage project in Johnson City, New York, to enable AES to both balance its load using less fossil fuels, and have more flexibility to mix variable clean power into the grid.

New York
Beyond New York

Beyond New York

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Intertek Continues Investment Into Battery/Energy Storage Testing
1 week 2 days ago

Intertek invests in battery technology, especially for those in automotive use

Beyond New York
Electric 'Buckeye Bullet' aims for speed record
1 week 3 days ago

Battery powered supercar reaches new speed record at 307 mph!

Beyond New York
Nanowire Battery Research Update
1 week 4 days ago

Stanford researchers develop silicon nanowires which may increase li-ion energy density 10 fold.

Beyond New York
Chisen Electric Corporation Plans to Launch Lithium Ion Battery Production in New Manufacturing Facility Replacing Its Oldest Plant
1 week 4 days ago

Local Government Will Pay Costs of Building New Plant and Relocating Existing Production

Beyond New York
Soon, hi-tech battery-powered clothes to power your cell phones
1 week 4 days ago

More on Virus made woven batteries

Beyond New York
Honda Civic Hybrid battery update brings fuel-economy complaints
1 week 4 days ago

Save the battery, forget the millage. New battery program extends battery life but decreases performance

Beyond New York
A New Generation of Power: Hi-tech Rechargeable Batteries Developed for Military
1 week 5 days ago

High-performance batteries could soon be woven into fabrics such as military uniforms to provide rechargeable clothing.

Beyond New York
Are rechargeable lithium batteries the next threat to flier safety?
1 week 6 days ago

Concern growing around safety of li-ion batteries in the airways

Beyond New York
Eberhard: We’ll See 500-Mile Batteries By 2020
2 weeks 1 day ago

Former Tesla Exec has high hopes for battery future, demand driven

Beyond New York
Ford advances EV battery testing with wireless monitoring systems
2 weeks 1 day ago

Wireless data transmitters help Ford accelerate battery testing

Beyond New York
Sanyo Electric: To Liquidate Lithium Ion Battery JV With GS Yuasa
2 weeks 1 day ago

Sanyo Electric has decided to liquidate its joint venture with GS Yuasa Corp (full article locked)

Beyond New York
China to Invest Billions in Electric and Hybrid Cars
2 weeks 2 days ago

16 big companies have agreed to form an R&D alliance, and create standards for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Beyond New York
Investors All Charged Up for US Battery Firms
2 weeks 2 days ago

Investors are eager to get into battery business.

Beyond New York
A (Load) Balancing Act: The Challenge Of Clean Power
2 weeks 3 days ago

A review of 2MW li-ion grid storage facility, and other alternatives

Beyond New York
Finding New Ways to Fill the Tank
2 weeks 3 days ago

Examples of ARPA-E funding for battery research.

Beyond New York
Boston-Power heads to the moon
2 weeks 4 days ago

Boston Power to build 2.5 kw battery and BMS for humanoid moon robot

Beyond New York
Mitsubishi Increase Production of Lithium-Ion battery for electric cars
2 weeks 4 days ago

New joint venture "Lithium Energy Japan" Set to increase battery production by 2011

Beyond New York
Thin Film Photovoltaics and Batteries 2010-2020
2 weeks 4 days ago

This comprehensive report gives a thorough analysis of printed and thin film photovoltaic and batteries.

Beyond New York
A123 Systems spawns another alphanumeric battery company: 24M Technologies
2 weeks 5 days ago

More on A123 spin off, 24M

Beyond New York
Are lithium-ion batteries the next threat to airline safety?
2 weeks 5 days ago

Increasing number of cases with Li-ion safety

Beyond New York
Axion Power™ Reports 2010 Second Quarter, Six Month Results
2 weeks 5 days ago

Sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $0.5 million with a net loss of $1.9 million or $0.02 loss per share

Beyond New York
South Korean companies charge ahead, hope to pass Japan in auto battery market
2 weeks 5 days ago

Japanese Newspaper shows concern over Korea's technology prowess in battery market

Beyond New York
New Battery Tech Could Cut Electric Car Battery Pack Costs by 85%
2 weeks 5 days ago

A123 spin-off claim new battery technology could cut costs 85%. Skeptics mount…

Beyond New York
Reportlinker Adds Aluminum Capacitors: World Markets, Technologies & Opportunities: 2010-2015
2 weeks 5 days ago

Market analysis on the global aluminum electrolytic capacitor market.

Beyond New York
Report: Magna to ink battery plant deal with Mitsubishi
3 weeks 1 day ago

Magna will likely sign a deal with Mitsubishi that will lay the ground work for a joint battery plant.

Beyond New York
Ability to recharge rapidly could make electric cars more acceptable to consumers, says MIT student team
3 weeks 1 day ago

Efforts are underway for regular 30 minute charge time for EV

Beyond New York
Asurion cell phone batteries recalled
3 weeks 1 day ago

Recall on refurbished Blackberry cell phones

Beyond New York
Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold--How to Please an EV Battery
3 weeks 1 day ago

Is coda's unique center-cooled battery system really a Significant improvement?

Beyond New York
Obama Visit Speculation Sends Battery Micro-Cap Surging
3 weeks 1 day ago

Obama's visit notice causes stock to jump 30%

Beyond New York
A123 Spins Out Energy Storage Startup, Loses Chrysler Deal
3 weeks 2 days ago

More news on A123, including spin off "24M Technologies."

Beyond New York
Wax, soap clean up obstacles to better batteries
3 weeks 2 days ago

Use of waxes may help ease creation of, and create improved Li-ions

Beyond New York
General Motors Venture Capital Arm Makes First Investment
3 weeks 3 days ago

First investment made in electric vehicle company Bright Automotive. The companies said Tuesday that the investment by recently created GM Ventures for an undisclosed amount will give GM a minority stake in Anderson, Ind.-based Bright and accelerate Bright's plans to manufacture a plug-in hybrid van that can get up to 100 miles per gallon.

Beyond New York
California Makes It Official: Electric Car Charging Won?t Fall Under Utility Rules
3 weeks 3 days ago

Companies providing electric vehicle charging stations and services will not be regulated as public utilities in the state, which is expected to be one of the earliest and largest markets for plug-in vehicles and a model for other markets.

Beyond New York
Battery Team Looks Beyond Vehicles to the Electric Grid
3 weeks 3 days ago

Under ARPA-E funding, the Berkeley Lab team has proposed a flow battery using hydrogen-bromine chemistry.

Beyond New York
Battery tech maker A123's net loss increases
3 weeks 3 days ago

$34.2 million in the quarter, chance for catch-up after new plant opens

Beyond New York
Lithium-ion deal plugs batteries into U.S. grid
3 weeks 3 days ago

A123 Systems announced a deal to sell 44 megawatts worth of its lithium ion batteries to AES Energy Storage

Beyond New York
Fiat 500 electric vehicle to get new battery provider
3 weeks 3 days ago

Chrysler searches for battery partner as A123 backs out of Fiat project

Beyond New York
Honda to Fix Battery Software in 90,000 Civic Hybrid to Slow Degradation
3 weeks 4 days ago

Honda Motor Co. will fix a software flaw in about 90,000 Civic Hybrids sold in the U.S. that can cause their batteries to wear out sooner than expected.

Beyond New York
Oregon Frozen-Pea Processor Inspires High-Tech Battery Firm
3 weeks 4 days ago

Freeze Drying key step in creating pure carbon mixture for high quality batteries

Beyond New York
Paper, Plastic or Lithium Ion Battery?
3 weeks 4 days ago

Turning plastic bags into carbon nanotubes.

Beyond New York
Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries: Add Water, Lose the Oxygen
3 weeks 4 days ago

New materials allow for design of Aqueous lithium ion batteries, which could be less-dangerous.

Beyond New York
Advanced Battery Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
3 weeks 5 days ago

A strong second quarter showing thanks to strong demand from several markets

Beyond New York
EnerSys Awarded $39 million in Contracts for Submarine Batteries
3 weeks 5 days ago

EnerSys announced that it has recently been awarded contracts valued at over $39 million for submarine batteries with five navies worldwide.

Beyond New York
Lithium-Ion Batteries: High Density Energy Storage for Solar Generation
3 weeks 5 days ago

A case for, and table of different grid storage technologies

Beyond New York
Is Wind Energy Storage Essential?
3 weeks 6 days ago

Opponents say 10 times more wind could be added before storage is necessary

Beyond New York
Tesla CEO: Nissan?s LEAF Battery Is Primitive
4 weeks 2 days ago

Tesla claims superior technology with liquid cooling system

Beyond New York
Tesla Reports Higher Losses in 2nd Quarter
4 weeks 2 days ago

Growth and losses for Tesla car company

Beyond New York
Altair Nanotechnologies Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
4 weeks 2 days ago

Altair Nano has good first quarter with Proterra Bus Company.

Beyond New York
Obama says US expects to boost battery business
4 weeks 2 days ago

Obama expects US market share for batteries to go from 2 to 40% in 5 years

Beyond New York
Portland General Electric Opens North America’s First Public-Use Quick-Charge Station for Electric Vehicles in Collaboration with NEC
4 weeks 2 days ago

High power charging station charges car 80% in 20 to 30 minutes

Beyond New York
Wind-to-battery project is considered a success
4 weeks 2 days ago

After nearly two years in operation, the wind-to-battery storage project near Beaver Creek is being deemed a success.

Beyond New York
Leo Motors Invents EV Range Extender Using Zinc
4 weeks 2 days ago

Leo Motors develops method to generate 12.5 kW from 1kg of Zinc, high energy density energy storage to result.

Beyond New York
Giant battery smooths out variable wind power
4 weeks 3 days ago

More on the Xcel Energy's Wind Storage success

Beyond New York
New Jersey firm to install $1.5m solar-battery hybrid system at HQ
4 weeks 3 days ago

200 kW solar and energy storage demonstration in NJ

Beyond New York
GS Battery (USA) Inc., Chosen as Supplier for Advanced Battery Technology at Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol
4 weeks 3 days ago

GS Battery chosen for building energy storage demo in combination with solar

Beyond New York
New DuPont factory in Va. to improve car batteries
4 weeks 3 days ago

DuPont's Virginia plant will improve Li-ion's power and life

Beyond New York
A Bet on Clean Energy in the Automotive State
4 weeks 4 days ago

Construction continues on Battery plant in Michigan

Beyond New York
Xcel Energy Releases Promising Results from Wind-to-Battery Project
4 weeks 4 days ago

Promising results from early grid storage project

Beyond New York
Panasonic Aims to Triple Rechargeable Battery Sales by 2016
4 weeks 4 days ago

Panasonic hopes to stay ahead of South Korea battery makers for automotive market

Beyond New York
Valence Technology Receives $13 Million Battery Order from Smith Electric Vehicles U.S.
4 weeks 5 days ago

Valence advanced battery modules to power Smith's line of all electric commercial trucks.

Beyond New York
GM Michigan Plant Gets $336M and Visit from President Obama
4 weeks 5 days ago

President Obama's visit corresponds with GM's announcement that the plant will receive $336 million in new investment to prepare it to produce the Volt electric vehicle. The money is part of more than $700 million that GM has invested in eight Michigan facilities since 2008 to support the Volt's production. The company last week announced the Volt's price will start at $41,000.

Beyond New York
Battery team looks beyond vehicles to the electric grid
4 weeks 5 days ago

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory talking about its 1.6 million award for grid storage battery

Beyond New York
Everyday Lithium Batteries at Center of Debate About Cargo Handling
5 weeks 3 hours ago

Shippers argue if Li-ions should count as hazardous cargo, shipping costs and times could increase.

Beyond New York