Batteries

WOBURN, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A Woburn-based battery company is looking to revolutionize energy storage. Alsym Energy created a non-flammable, non-toxic, non-lithium battery that the company says is strong enough to power industrial plants. CEO Mukesh Chatter said not using lithium eliminates the risk of battery explosions. “Look at steel plants,” Chatter said. “They cannot [use]…

WOBURN, MASS., August 20, 2024 — Alsym™ Energy, a developer of high-performance, non-lithium, non-flammable, cost-effective batteries for stationary storage applications, has been chosen as one of 12 companies to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) inaugural Storage Accelerator Voucher program. The selection will provide Alsym access to Stanford University’s High Precision Materials Characterization…

An employee tests Alsym Energy’s battery at its prototyping line in Woburn, Mass. in this undated file photo. Courtesy of Alsym Energy US firm aims to develop lithium-free battery with high energy density By Park Jae-hyuk An Indian American entrepreneur running a battery startup in Massachusetts claimed that sodium-ion and all-solid-state batteries are not suitable…

Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, FRANCE – 15th July 2024 – The Brittany port of Saint-Cast has joined the Aqua superPower network with the launch of the Aqua 75 DC marine fast charge station. This new service meets the growing demand for fast, reliable, and safe charging, supporting the port’s push towards sustainable maritime mobility and efforts in line…

Supply contract value is expected to exceed US$300M for supply beyond 2030 CustomCells accelerates aggressive growth plans with the integration of Group14 silicon battery material in the electric vehicle (EV), eMobility, and eAviation sectors WOODINVILLE, Wash., & ITZEHOE, Germany, July 8, 2024 — German battery pioneer CustomCells and Group14 Technologies, the world’s largest global manufacturer…

The £1.8m CanUK vessel-to-grid (V2G) project is making waves by uniting UK and Canadian experts to create the first transatlantic V2G project for electric vessels. V2G’s bi-directional charging technology lets electric vessel batteries both receive and supply energy, cutting carbon emissions, slashing e-vessel costs, boosting grid flexibility, and speeding up e-vessel adoption. This transatlantic partnership…

Aqua superPower announces the launch of AquaLink, an innovative technology designed to revolutionise the charging experience for electric boat users. Integrated seamlessly into the Aqua app, AquaLink facilitates instant access to electric boat charging for registered users, marking a significant leap towards a more convenient and user-friendly future for electric marine mobility. As the trusted…

Southampton, UK – 15th May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, Aqua superPower is spearheading the Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) demonstration, marking the world’s first vessel-to-grid project. This transformative project leverages the success of the previous Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC2) feasibility study, showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage…

Itzehoe / Tübingen, 14 May 2024. German battery pioneer CustomCells can look back on a successful first four months and is optimistic about the rest of the year. With a significant increase in patent applications, continuous growth in the workforce and an ambitious sales forecast, CustomCells is setting new heights. Contracted volumes alone will triple…

Not long ago, the notion of electric powered catamarans was limited to sketches due to the lack of credibility exhibited by marine battery manufacturers. Sailors feared being stuck offshore with the limited range and severe depletion of electric boat batteries against the water’s high drag. However, technological advancements made to the underlying concept of electric…