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Eco-friendly aluminum battery lasts 10,000 cycles with minimal loss

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Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources into the U.S. However, there is a lack of safe and reliable battery technologies to support the push toward sustainable, clean energy. power grid.

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Europe’s largest battery powers up in Blackhillock, in Moray

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Zenob, an owner and operator of grid-scale batteries on the GB transmission network, has announced that Europes largest battery site, located in Blackhillock, Scotland, has begun commercial operations. An area outside the substation in 2006 (image credit: Des Colhoun, CC BY-SA 2.0 The Blackhillock site is launching in two phases.

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NIO contributes to new German battery swapping technology standard

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Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems.

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Microvast advances its solid-state battery technology

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US battery technology developer Microvast has advanced the development of its all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology. This ensures high ionic conductivity, structural stability and long-term durability, addressing a critical technical challenge in solid-state battery technology.

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24M Technologies reports battery separator innovations that can reduce battery fires

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Lithium-ion battery technology developer 24M has released new testing data for its Impervio battery separator. The testing was related to the issue of battery-fire risk in EVs, energy storage systems and consumer applications. The company expects to bring Impervio to market in 2025 or 2026. Source: 24M

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Battery testing technology company Eecomobility secures seed funding

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Eecomobility, a startup that specializes in developing battery testing and monitoring software for the EV, energy storage and industrial markets, has secured seed funding from a group of investors. The EECOPower tool is applicable to battery cells, modules and packs. The EECOPower tool is applicable to battery cells, modules and packs.

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Electrolyte engineering: Paving the way for the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries

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Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to revolutionize everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.

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