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Maxwell doubles ESM ultracapacitor voltage

Maxwell Technologies has unveiled its 24-volt ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module (ESM) for cranking vehicle engines.

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Dual finishing launch from CMW

Lead-acid battery tool maker CMW has introduced two new battery finishing products to improve end of the line efficiency.

Dual finishing, CMW

Japanese firms at heart of 6MW American BESS

Two Japanese firms have joined forces to create a 6MW lithium titanate Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the U.S.

japan, america, BESS

Ioxus eyes auto industry with board appointment

Ultracapacitor manufacturer Ioxus’s latest boardroom appointment suggests it will be targeting the automotive industry.

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BEST Interview: Why South Africa had to raise Pb-A import tax by 200%

BEST Interview: In this exclusive interview, Glenn Geldenhuis, the CEO of Powertech Batteries and also the current Chairman of SABMA, explains why South Africa's lead-acid industry needed a 200% rise in import tax.

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Appointments set to boost production chain at Navitas

Battery systems firm Navitas Systems is aiming to bolster its engineering and manufacturing capabilities with a number of high-level appointments.

Navitas Systems

Pb-A battery import tax triples

Tax on automotive lead-acid batteries has tripled in South Africa following a decision by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC).

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Enervault seeks new owners for its flow battery

Californian redox flow battery firm EnerVault Corporation is seeking new owners after failing to secure funding for its second phase of development.

Enervault, flow battery

Partnership forged to create Li-ion BESS at heart of world's first MW system

Li-ion BESS at heart of world first MW system

A partnership between Younicos and lithium-ion manufacturer Leclanche will create a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) used to stabilise power grids.

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