Page 24 - Storage Technologies News Today

By David J.

Biomass, which includes organic material derived from plants, agricultural waste, and wet waste, has been used since man first began burning wood to cook food or keep warm and animal fats to light lamps.

Scientists have developed a solar-powered technology that transforms carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be immediately added to the engine of a car as a drop-in fuel.

A team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Yan Wang has created a method for producing lithium-ion battery electrodes that are solvent-free and greener, more affordable, and charges batteries more quickly than current electrodes on the market.

Researchers created a new and safer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that performs just as well in subzero temperatures as it does at room temperature.

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced its eMobility business has received a contract to supply its battery disconnect unit (BDU) in both 400- and 800-volt configurations to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in electrified passenger vehicles.

From May 23 to 25, specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be at the Battery Show Europe showcasing its portfolio for batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles. The event in Stuttgart is Europe’s largest trade fair for cutting-edge technologies and production processes in this fast-growing segment.

Today in Perth at the Maritime Industries Australia Decarbonisation summit, Vast Solar Pty Ltd (Vast) announced that it has executed a letter of intent (LOI) with German energy company Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG (Mabanaft) for potential offtake and equity investment in Solar Methanol 1 (SM1), a world-first green methanol demonstration plant.

Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s largest and leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, has opened its latest ultra-rapid charging hub at The Halfway House on the A127 in Essex, just off the M25.

Lafarge Canada is receiving a $5-million investment to further develop its carbon utilization technology in cement production, which will reduce emissions and protect the air and environment.