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#GoodNews posts #optimism: (source: https://humanprogress.org/): #California Startup Creates Key #ElectricVehicleBattery Material from #Methane - https://lnkd.in/ejBCCS-C “#Graphite is key to manufacturing the #lithiumion batteries that power everything from electric cars to smartphones. While #China is the world’s top producer and exporter of the crystalline carbon, there’s been a push to grow a US supply chain. #Oakland-based startup Molten Industries is working to build it by relying on something that’s cheap and abundant in the #US: #naturalgas. The company has developed a specialized technique to break methane into graphite and hydrogen, the latter of which can be used as a source of clean energy. The effort is funded in part by a $25 million Series A financing round led by Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).”

With advanced asset performance management and condition monitoring technologies, we are now able to predict failures, optimize maintenance, and maximize asset lifespans - boosting operational efficiency, enhancing grid reliability, and driving sustainable energy practices. Check out our blog to discover why asset monitoring and management is a pivotal challenge in the energy sector and learn how Free Electrons is fostering innovation in this space. This is a well represented group of solutions, so we highlighted some of them that are setting new standards in efficiency and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/d6nR9pJF @Adaptricity recently merged with Secure Meters Limited, Advanced Infrastructure, BrainBox AI, @Gridcure recently acquired by Octopus Energy, Howz, IND Technology, Jungle AI, Kestrix, LEBO ROBOTICS Inc., Prime19, Prisma Photonics, Sterblue, Simerse, REBLADE, Akselos , Prescinto, Inc., Gilytics AG, 3DK Tech Inc., BladeBUG, Energy Robotics, GridWrap, Inc., enjoyelec, reLi Energy #AssetManagement #Startups #Innovation #FreeElectrons

𝗧𝗡𝗢 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 TNO's Battery Lab at Holst Centre in Eindhoven was officially opened. Here, TNO experts research, develop and test next-generation battery technology together with companies. The aim is to prepare the technologies with and for companies for the next step to upscale towards mass production. Effective electric energy storage is essential to the energy transition. In addition to cars, buses, trucks, and ships are increasingly being electrified. In that process, the limits of current battery technology are becoming evident. A next generation of batteries with greater energy density, with more power and that can be charged faster and safely is needed to make this possible. A next-generation battery is needed that offers greater energy density and more power and can be recharged both quickly and safely. 'The Netherlands has the knowledge, expertise and technologies to make next-generation batteries possible. This new laboratory will help startups, entrepreneurs and established companies accelerate their ideas and innovations.' says Andre Schilt, Program Manager Next Generation Battery Technology at TNO. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gEd5mdK7 #next #generation #battery #test

Corvus Energy has over 60% market share for ship batteries. Now they have also STARTED the PRODUCTION of FUEL CELLS. Goal is clear: SHIPPING to be ELECTRIFIED. Batteries and next-generation fuel cells fit together like a glove. They complement each other so that the energy is used as efficiently as possible, increases the service life of both parts and provides an increased range. In this way, the range of vessels that can be electrified can also be expanded. Fuel cell technology is where we were ten years ago with batteries. We would never have been where we are today without many good research projects and the unique maritime environment we have in Norway. Good internal communication and, not least, a short distance between the production environment, R&D, engineers and service are crucial for product development. At a safe distance from the hydrogen battery and the test cell, the control room is located in a container. The fuel cell itself has been developed by Toyota. It is proven technology used in cars and heavy vehicles for over 30 years. Corvus provides "marinification" - building equipment, systems and fuel cells together for marine adoption.

✨ 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧-𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐄𝐕 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, Silicon-anodes are emerging as a game-changer in lithium-ion batteries for #electric #vehicles (EVs), offering significant advantages over traditional graphite-based designs. According to Alex Holland, research director at IDTechEx, silicon’s ability to store more lithium per unit weight and volume makes it highly appealing for EV applications, despite challenges with expansion and contraction during cycling. Startups like StoreDot and Amprius Technologies, Inc. are hitting key milestones, demonstrating the potential of silicon-dominant #batteries to increase EV range and reduce charging times. StoreDot recently achieved 2,000 cycles while maintaining over 80% capacity, and Amprius is partnering with Airbus to scale production. As technology advances, silicon-anodes are poised to drive the future of EV batteries. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 👉: https://bit.ly/4bHZi2p #EVBatteries #SiliconAnodes #ElectricVehicles #BatteryInnovation #SustainableEnergy

AI-powered EV batteries: The next welcome change #Battery #development is typically a slow a slow and #laborious process, with extensive #testing and #retesting. Measuring how long a battery will last, for example, can involve #charging and #discharging thousands of times. Using AI, #developers can cut down the time and #expense of #battery #design by #iterating faster and more efficiently. One early-prediction #model helped reduce the time it took to identify fast-charging #techniques from over 500 days to 16 days, in part by #predicting the final cycle life using data from the first few cycles, according to a 2020 #Naturestudy. #AIPowered #EVBatteries #BatteryDevelopment #TechInnovation #AIinTech #RenewableEnergy #SustainableTech #FutureTech #InnovationInEnergy #AIAdvancements #EV #Manufacture #NoPollution #GoGreen #GreenTech #GreenTechnology #GreenFurure #GoElectric #ElectricFuture #Welcome #BookNow #GreenIndia #IndiaEVShow #RenewableEnergy #Entrepreneur #EntrepreneurIndia

Suzuki Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024 Suzuki Motor Corporation is set to captivate the audience at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024, by inviting startups and businesses to explore innovative ways of utilizing the company’s cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology. The event, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, will serve as a platform for collaboration, featuring Suzuki’s groundbreaking exhibits and partnership opportunities aimed at revolutionizing mobility. At the Suzuki booth, attendees can explore the Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) Cargo Dolly, a prototype designed to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen fuel cells for cargo transportation. Startups and collaborators are invited to submit ideas for specialized applications […] - https://lnkd.in/dUcSyxtB #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #activemobility #asia #automobile #collaboration #hydrogen #innovation #japan #manufacturers #partnership #sustainabletransportation #suzuki

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 In the past few weeks, we've talked a lot about #etrucks and their #batteries referencing our startup volytica diagnostics. So now's the time to take a deeper look into the company built by Claudius Jehle and Sebastian Stoll. 📈𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 The cost of batteries is falling sharply - comparable to the learning curve for PV - making them a cost-effective form of energy storage. This opens up commercially attractive application possibilities and accelerates expansion. ⚠️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 Battery storage systems are complex to manufacture and operate. Expansion of energy storage systems must be accompanied by solutions that ensure safe, high-performance, and long-lasting operation. Operators are buying valuable assets whose current and future status is not transparent. 💡𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Volytica offers an intelligent cloud-based, manufacturer-independent battery analytics platform ("vdx engine") for analysing the status and simulating the performance behaviour without the need for additional hardware. The platform also allows the application to be simulated in different operating modes. 🔋𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 volytica diagnostics GmbH is a Dresden-based software provider specializing in battery diagnostics for mobile and stationary energy storage systems. Their goal is to make the use of battery systems safer and more sustainable, driving value to the end user. Utilizing its innovative AI-based analysis software and collected field data, volytica provides a new level of transparency about the condition of batteries. Customers gain valuable insights into degradation, health status, anomalies, security risks, and charge state through this proprietary solution. These insights can either be integrated into customer-specific platforms or made available on volytica’s in-house dashboard. Additional features include concrete operational recommendations for optimal performance, proactive alarm notifications, and evaluations of the remaining lifespan for second-life concepts. SHIFT Invest  FTTF  TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen

Exciting Development In AEM Electrolyzer Tech! Ecolectro, Inc., a New York-based startup, has achieved remarkable milestones in efficiency and production rates with their innovative AEM electrolyzers. Their breakthrough technology has demonstrated cell efficiencies over 74% without the need for costly materials like Iridium or Titanium. This translates to significant cost reductions compared to traditional PEM-based electrolyzers, making green hydrogen production economically viable even in fluctuating electricity markets. What's particularly noteworthy is Ecolectro's commitment to sustainability, their hydrocarbon-based chemistry eliminates the use of harmful substances, resulting in a lower carbon footprint and enhancing the overall environmental impact of hydrogen production. With their recent Series A funding led by Toyota Ventures, Ecolectro is poised to scale up production, enhance research and development, and make even greater strides toward decarbonizing essential sectors of the economy. #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergyFuture

2030: The Dawn of Graphene 2024   In the heart of the Reggio Emilia Apennines, a group of visionary engineers at GQenergy worked at a relentless pace. They faced a titanic challenge: responding to the announcement of GigaBattery, the rival company that had just unveiled a battery capable of lasting fifty years without recharging. But the GQenergy team had something revolutionary on its hands: a Graphene battery that would recharge itself in minutes, promising to crush the competition with a technology eight years ahead of the traditional ones.   Ermy, the project leader, was the epitome of genius and determination. Growing up in a modest family, his father a factory worker, his mother a homemaker, and a beautiful sister, Ermy had always dreamed of revolutionizing the energy world. "Graphene is not only the future of energy, it is the future of our civilization," he used to say in meetings, instilling a sense of mission in his team.   The history of the battery, once a simple energy storage device, had become an epic journey of innovation under Ermy's leadership. From the first lithium batteries, which were heavy and limited, to the quantum leap to Graphene, a lighter, more efficient, and incredibly versatile material. Ermy and his team were writing the next chapter of this story.   One night, while the country slept, the GQenergy lab buzzed with activity. After years of experimentation, the team had finally perfected the self-charging process. The new battery not only recharged in minutes, but could automatically adjust to peak demand, promising a revolution in energy use.   But success was not assured. The GigaBattery had almost unlimited resources and would not give up easily. Moreover, the Ermy team still faced the biggest hurdle of all: convincing the public and investors that their technology was not just a scientific utopia, but a tangible and affordable reality.   The turning point came with the announcement of a public demonstration. The world watched as a small but powerful Graphene battery powered a Drone for days, showing no signs of failure. It was the test everyone had been waiting for. Almost overnight, GQenergy became synonymous with progress and sustainability.   Ermy looked at his team, reunited and smiling at the success of their creation. It was more than a technological victory; it was the realization of a shared dream. Not only had they advanced battery science by eight years, they had also ignited a spark of hope for the future of the planet.