Tag: lithium-ion batteries

Great article on Toyota’s (mis)adventures with hydrogen. As we oldsters recall, hydrogen hit the energy/transportation scene in the early 1970s, when OPEC closed the oil spigot and left U.S. drivers in long gasoline lines.  Toyota instantly sprung into action, and …

From Journalist Michael Barnard: Did Toyota Make a Mistake with Hydrogen and the Mirai? Read More »

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Gary Tulie writes: Hi Craig, This could be big. An ultracapacitor made of low-cost non-toxic materials with energy density as good as lithium ion batteries, with many times the charge and discharge rate. Yes, this sounds like it really could …

Possible Breakthrough in Energy Storage Read More »

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I’ve mentioned that I like to keep tabs on a pro-nuke (anti-renewables) group, and make helpful contributions to their discussions.  Recently, I notice that they’re a bit freaked out that the cost of lithium-ion batteries is soon to fall to …

Pro-nuke People Look Askance at Energy Storage and Variable Resources Read More »

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Here’s an excellent example of the incredible distortion of facts that is so common to our political and economic discussions today.  I hope you’ll check out this fascinating article. So many people are being led around by the nose with …

Alberta Tar Sands and Lithium Ion Batteries: A Case Study in Deception Read More »

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Lithium-ion batteries were first marketed by Sony in 1991 and their development continues to accelerate today. In their conventional structure, they employ carbon in the negative electrode, while the positive is a lithium compound, such as LiCoO2. Lithium ions are …

From 2GreenEnergy Intern Fabio Porcu: Lithium-ion Batteries Read More »

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Thanks to 2GreenEnergy supporter Don Harmon for alerting me to this wonderfully accessible piece on the environmental issues associated with lithium.  If for no other reason, this is important because of the frequent argument that the potential for lithium shortages …

What Are the Environmental Issues Associated with Lithium-Ion Batteries Read More »

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A reader writes in: Craig, I’m reading your book and really like the point made about gas being double dirty and double inefficient because of the refining process. I just think that the conversation then should also look at the …

Electric Transportation Offers Advantages, But No Free Lunch Read More »

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It’s hardly news that the lithium ion battery industry is poised for huge growth. Lithium ion batteries account for about 20 percent of $50 billion battery sales worldwide and they are expected to play a major part in electrical and …

[The Vector] Lithium – Squalls Before the Promised Land Read More »

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Wrapping up with Alex C: Battery cell temperature control over charge cycles and vehicle life is far from trivial with a duty cycle much more severe than any consumer electronics device. That’s for sure. One our clients at EV World …

Electric Vehicles and Battery Management Systems (BMSs) Read More »

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