For organizations that depend on large vehicle fleets, electrification offers the potential to reduce fuel and maintenance costs while also cutting emissions. Beyond consumer electric vehicles (EVs), it requires designing charging systems capable of supporting high duty cycles, integrating with facility power infrastructure, and maintaining reliability under demanding operating conditions. And this transition is already…
Lithium-ion battery program launched for drone applications
NEO Battery Materials, a developer of low-cost silicon battery materials designed to enable rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, announced the initiation of a new development program focused on high-performance batteries for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The program will utilize NEO’s proprietary silicon anode materials, NBMSiDE P-200 and P-300N, to address key limitations in current drone…
Why outdoor charging demands specialized battery connectors
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming a preferred power source for off-highway and ground support equipment as industries push toward cleaner, more efficient operations. The first part of this series examined the broader shift away from internal combustion, along with the growing need for durable charging infrastructure in outdoor environments. In this part, we focus on…
How Li-ion batteries are powering the shift in off-highway equipment
As the material handling and ground support equipment sectors embrace lithium-ion batteries and outdoor charging infrastructure, they need battery connectors designed with innovative sealing and thermal management solutions in mind. This is the first part of a two-part article exploring the shift to Li-ion technology and its implications for connector design. The next part will…
Introducing TLM-1550SPM high-power lithium cells
Tadiran Batteries has just introduced TLM-1550SPM high-power AA-size lithium oxide batteries for critical applications. Building on decades of success, Tadiran developed the TLM-1550SPM lithium metal oxide battery as an innovative alternative combining a small footprint, high-power output, high capacity, energy density, on-demand response, extended operating life, and extreme reliability in harsh environments. Key attributes include:…
UCSB researchers could replace traditional lithium-ion batteries
In a new study, researchers at UC Santa Barbara test safer and more efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, used in devices such as phones and electric vehicles (EVs), use liquid electrolytes that can overheat and catch fire. Solid-state batteries use non-flammable solids instead, making them safer, more compact, and longer-lasting. According to…
Preparing for sodium-ion battery storage? Advanced simulation models can help
The vast majority, upwards of 80% in recent years, of energy storage installations have used lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-based deployments have continued apace despite supply chain concerns, largely because of lithium batteries’ falling prices and exceptional efficiency. Lithium’s dominance, however, has led to concerns about its continued ability to meet the expected demand for energy storage…
25x capacity increase and 1,000 cycles in solid-state battery performance
ION’s battery cell surpasses 1,000 cycles while delivering dramatic capacity improvement, validating technology for the consumer electronics sector. ION Storage Systems (ION) has achieved a significant breakthrough with its battery cell demonstrating a 25x increase in capacity in a commercially relevant footprint while surpassing 1,000 charge cycles. This dual achievement marks a critical milestone in…
New solid-state battery design improves safety and efficiency
Microvast Holdings has made progress in developing its True All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology. This advancement improves safety, energy density, and efficiency for applications, including electric school buses. It also offers potential for future use in electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) or semi-solid-state batteries, Microvast’s ASSB uses a bipolar stacking architecture that enables internal…
High-voltage contactors support lithium-ion battery switching up to 1000 V DC
TDK Corporation has introduced two new high-voltage contactors designed for use in demanding applications. The HVC43MC integrates a mirror contact for position detection, while the HVC45 offers increased short-circuit current handling capability. These components support systems operating at up to 1000 V (DC), making them suitable for lithium-ion battery switching in traction applications, energy storage…