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Honeywell introduces all-in-one battery energy storage automation platform

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Honeywell has introduced Honeywell Ionic Modular All-in-One, a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments.

By combining flexible battery storage with Honeywell’s advanced control system, Honeywell Ionic helps to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid stability, and provide back-up power when needed.

Honeywell’s Ionic Control and Energy Management system is fully integrated into the all-in-one modular BESS, providing the latest analytic tools to deliver advanced control and customization onsite. [Read more…] about Honeywell introduces all-in-one battery energy storage automation platform

Beyond Lithium: Scientists discover a promising cathode material for magnesium rechargeable batteries

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Scientists discover the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode to achieve better cyclability and high battery capacity

Magnesium is a promising candidate as an energy carrier for next-generation batteries. However, the cycling performance and capacity of magnesium batteries need to improve if they are to replace lithium-ion batteries.

To this end, a research team focused on a novel cathode material with a spinel structure, Mg1.33V1.67−xMnxO4.

Following extensive characterization and electrochemical performance experiments, they have found a specific composition that could open doors to high-performance magnesium rechargeable batteries. [Read more…] about Beyond Lithium: Scientists discover a promising cathode material for magnesium rechargeable batteries

Matthews International to open facility to refurbishment calender rolls for battery production

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Matthews International says it expects to open its state-of-the-art service facility for the refurbishment of calender rolls for lithium-ion battery electrode production in June 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

This facility, part of Matthews’ Saueressig Engineering and Energy division, supports the growth of its North American energy business, serving the rapidly growing renewable energy market.

Joe Bartolacci, president and CEO, says: “We are very excited about the start-up of our San Antonio facility, designed to apply our published patents for use of dry electrodes in the production and reconditioning of lithium-ion batteries and multiple roll calenders (MRCs). [Read more…] about Matthews International to open facility to refurbishment calender rolls for battery production

Tennant introduces lithium-ion technology to its autonomous floor cleaning machines

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Tennant Company, a manufacturer of robotic floor cleaners, has introduced lithium-ion technology to its portfolio of autonomous floor cleaning machines, including the T380AMR, T7AMR, and T16AMR.

This new advanced battery technology provides added benefits to customers across the world in the cleaning industry.

Tennant Company and partner Brain Corp, a leader in the robotics market, have engineered a portfolio of autonomous floor scrubbers and together they have deployed over 5,400 robotic scrubbers, representing the world’s largest fleet of autonomous floor scrubbers. [Read more…] about Tennant introduces lithium-ion technology to its autonomous floor cleaning machines

Electric vehicles a practical reality for everyone?

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BASF argues that ‘it is all about the chemistry’ and that the materials inside car batteries will have a major impact on vehicle electrification

With the holiday season and sunnier days approaching in the northern hemisphere, traffic inevitably increases on highways, in cities and around sightseeing spots.

Additionally, a rising number of commuters contribute to growing nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide emissions with adverse impacts on air quality and climate. By 2025, there will be approximately 1.5 billion cars on the roads worldwide.

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