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Containerised ‘barge’ batteries could have leisure marine applications
Dutch firm developes high-capacity batteries housed in standard shipping containers
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Pure silicon anodes herald 400Wh/kg battery breakthrough
A recent breakthrough using high-capacity pure silicon anodes that contain no graphite is being heralded as a significant step forward in battery technology. The higher energy density of 400Wh/kg could have major implications for the range and power of road vehicles, boats and aircraft.
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US scientists announce breakthrough in sodium-ion batteries
New architecture eliminates cracking, opens door to further development of lithium-ion alternative
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Chinese automaker achieves ultra-fast charge
Zeekr attributes the gains in efficiency on a combination of factors – optimised materials, upgraded technology and an enhanced battery management system.
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Swiss tech firm unveils new 10,000-cycle lithium battery
Leclanché SA says new battery architecture provides enhanced performance and longer life in marine applications
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Cummins new 300kW Accelera fuel cell for marine applications
US-based engine manufacturer Cummins has recently announced the launch of its advanced fourth generation 300kW fuel cell engine, a compact unit designed for heavy-duty applications, including marine.
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Mining lithium with brine
Lithium is a core component in EV batteries, yet difficult to obtain. Researchers in the US say they’ve developed a faster, more efficient lithium mining process using brine which not only accelerates lithium production, but does so with less environmental impact
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Battery manufacturer hails price drop
AYK Energy introduces what it claims to be the first battery priced at $300 per kWh
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Proventia and Morrow to develop off-road heavy-duty battery tech
In a move that could greatly help marine electrification, two leading Scandinavian battery companies have signed a letter of intent over future collaboration
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Recharging directly from an offshore turbine becomes reality
Whilst highways have service stations and kerbside charging outlets for electric vehicles, there has been no equivalent at sea - until now.
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Recycled engine oil – better than the original?
Total Energies launches first engine lubricant made from premium ‘regenerated’ oil
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Corvus Energy ‘gas safe’ fuel cell receives type approval from DNV
Move should encourage the use of fuel cells for larger yachts
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Echandia’s new battery dimension tool – WattWizard
New WattWizard tool proves an accessible way to determine the optimal battery configuration for their specific maritime project
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Key US recruitment drive as Echandia opens Washington battery facility
Swedish maritime electrification specialist looks to tap into rapidly growing demand in America’s maritime electrification sector
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Potassium-ion batteries take step closer to mainstream
Austin, Texas-based Group1 battery technology start-up has moved its alternate to lithium-ion closer to wider adoption by releasing a commercially focused potassium-ion (KIB) cell in the popular 18650 cylindrical form factor.
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AkzoNobel’s single-pass resin-based coating for safer batteries
With high voltage marine battery packs more vulnerable to those in an electric car, news of AkzoNobel’s new dielectric spray-applied paint should come as good news.
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Building better electric boats through battery data
Battery management systems offer an opportunity to collect useful data for propulsion system suppliers and improve future product
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Sodium quasi solid-state batteries inch closer with £1.3m grant
Research intensifies to meet global demand for cost-effective EV batteries
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Laser ‘cobots’ to assist battery builders
A new system from US based IPG Photonics harnesses the company’s latest laser technology with robotics to speed up custom battery manufacturing
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US firm develops first ‘forever-chemical-free’ battery
New lithium chemistry delivers 20% more power without the use of “forever chemicals” in a battery said to be competitively priced with other cobalt-based electrodes