Leland Teschler • Executive editor Officials estimate it will cost $50 billion to field the chargers needed for the expected number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads by 2030. But it’s possible that spending every penny of this amount won’t prevent the extinction of the cross-country road trip. Here’s the logic behind that statement: It’s […]
Battery breakthrough fatigue
Leland Teschler • Executive Editor For some cheap thrills, try Googling the words “battery breakthrough.” You’ll be presented with page after page of articles breathlessly chronicling one research result after another in energy storage. But you might wonder why, with so many earth-shattering developments, electric vehicles can’t travel 1,000 miles before needing a recharge. The […]
Now that’s cold: Batteries for covid vaccine handle -112°F
Bobbin-type lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries from Tadiran Batteries are being specially modified for use in the cold chain demanded by Covid vaccine made by Pfizer. Pfizer says it has specially designed temperature-controlled thermal shippers utilizing dry ice to maintain recommended storage temperature conditions of -70±10°C for up to 10 days unopened. The firm will […]
Multi-purpose coin cell power packs fit in cramped quarters
Compact Multi-Purpose Coin Cell Power Packs address the increasing demands for safe, reliable and secure holders for the popular 2032 coin cell battery. These power packs feature a built-in on/off toggle switch for multi-purpose applications. The unique design makes this product safe, while extending the life of the battery with switchable power. The body is […]
Grade 0 automotive gate drivers optimized for 48-V battery systems
A series of 80-V motor drivers for advanced 48-V automotive systems address the need for flexible and reliable solutions in electric vehicles. Allegro’s new suite of fully integrated gate drivers offer optimized architecture and performance directly impacting vehicle weight, battery/fuel efficiency, and driver safety. The new gate drivers are designed to suit any load configuration […]
Battery chemistries that excel in inaccessible applications
Remotely located wireless devices require extra-long-life batteries to reduce the cost of ownership. Sol Jacobs • Tadiran Batteries Remote wireless devices serve as the cornerstone for all types of IIoT-related applications, including asset tracking, system control and data automation (SCADA), environmental monitoring, AI, and machine learning, to name a few. Applications that are easily accessible […]
Battery chemistries that excel in inaccessible applications
Remotely located wireless devices require extra-long-life batteries to reduce the cost of ownership. Sol Jacobs • Tadiran Batteries Remote wireless devices serve as the cornerstone for all types of IIoT-related applications, including asset tracking, system control and data automation (SCADA), environmental monitoring, AI, and machine learning, to name a few. Applications that are easily accessible […]
Sager Electronics now shipping Calex ac/dc battery chargers
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking Calex’s CEV Series 300-W ac/dc battery charger. The CEV series can be used as either an external charging source or installed on board a li-ion battery operated application. The series was designed to withstand…
On the energy storage front: Structural batteries, capacitors with ultra-high energy density
The high interest in more economical energy storage these days yields a continual stream of news about advances in battery chemistry. Here are a couple recent developments of particular note: Capacitors with a high energy density — Capacitors generally have low energy densities relative to batteries or fuel cells. Researchers at the Dept. of Energy’s […]
High-output battery modules optimized for industrial UPS, instantaneous voltage-drop compensator use
The MH1701 FORTELION high-output battery module is a candidate for industrial equipment requiring high output such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices and instantaneous voltage drop compensators. This module is equipped with “FORTELION”, Murata’s proprietary lithium-ion secondary battery, which uses olivine-type lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material and combines long life with an exceptionally…