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How to Ensure Power Stays on During Hurricanes and Storms

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Monday, April 8, 2024

MILWAUKEE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the upcoming 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Colorado State University predicts well above-average activity, with 23 named storms, eleven becoming hurricanes, and five of those reaching major hurricane strength. With such significant severe weather on the horizon and impactful storms occurring more frequently, homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep the lights on.

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  • With such significant severe weather on the horizon and impactful storms occurring more frequently, homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep the lights on.
  • Instead of leaving things to chance, a home standby generator ensures power is just seconds away.
  • The next item is to determine the essential elements that must remain on during a power outage.
  • Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions offers four different PowerProtect™ generators to meet a variety of power needs, including 13kW, 18kW, 22kW and 26kW units.

IDTechEx Release New Global Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies Market Report

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Friday, April 5, 2024

BOSTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx Research, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new report, " Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Forecasts ."

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  • BOSTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx Research, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new report, " Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Forecasts ."
  • The development of advanced and next-generation Li-ion technologies will be critical to a number of sectors, as well as for battery companies aiming to succeed or maintain their place in the market.
  • The global market for Li-ion battery cells alone is forecast to reach US$380 billion by 2034, driven primarily by demand for battery electric cars and vehicles.
  • This battery technologies market report provides the following information:
    Introduction to Li-ion battery technologies.

IDTechEx Release New Global Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies Market Report

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Friday, April 5, 2024

BOSTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx Research, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new report, " Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Forecasts ."

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  • BOSTON, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDTechEx Research, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new report, " Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Forecasts ."
  • The development of advanced and next-generation Li-ion technologies will be critical to a number of sectors, as well as for battery companies aiming to succeed or maintain their place in the market.
  • The global market for Li-ion battery cells alone is forecast to reach US$380 billion by 2034, driven primarily by demand for battery electric cars and vehicles.
  • This battery technologies market report provides the following information:
    Introduction to Li-ion battery technologies.

KULR Lands Initial Battery Testing Order for its SafeCASE Product with Leading US Automaker

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today confirmed its collaboration with a leading U.S. automaker.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today confirmed its collaboration with a leading U.S. automaker.
  • This partnership focuses on mitigating thermal runaway risks in EV battery modules through KULR's advanced SafeCASE™ technology.
  • KULR’s CEO, Michael Mo, shared insights on the initiative: "At KULR, we leverage a testing regime as rigorous as that of the KULR ONE project—vital for manned space exploration.
  • This strategic engagement is expected to foster further collaborations, extending KULR's reach into full EV battery transport, logistics, and battery recycling sectors.

Quino Energy Achieves Manufacturing Readiness Level 7 for its First-of-its-Kind Zero-Waste, Continuous Production Organic Flow Battery Process

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quino Energy , a company developing water-based organic flow batteries, has achieved manufacturing readiness level (MRL) 7 for its battery active material pilot production line.

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  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quino Energy , a company developing water-based organic flow batteries, has achieved manufacturing readiness level (MRL) 7 for its battery active material pilot production line.
  • This production line represents the first example of U.S. domestic manufacturing of flow battery active material and showcases how easily Quino Energy’s proprietary zero-waste production process can be scaled up to achieve lower costs.
  • Earlier this year, Quino Energy achieved technology readiness level (TRL) 6 for its quinone flow battery technology that is now running on its onsite microgrid.
  • Quino Energy’s organic flow battery chemistry has the potential to become a leading technology in the expanding 8-24-hour, mid-duration energy storage market.

Technology Advancement: NEO Battery Expands Production Yield and Capacity with Manufacturing Innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: NBM) (OTCQB: NBMFF)

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  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: NBM) (OTCQB: NBMFF)
    Major Process Innovation Improves Silicon Anode Yield, Capacity, and Particle Uniformity
    NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to report technological advancements in NEO Battery’s silicon anode production yield, capacity, and quality through its recent manufacturing innovation.
  • During NBMSiDE® manufacturing, special additives effectively prevent silicon particle clustering or agglomeration by acting as an interparticle buffer layer.
  • By developing similar innovations, NEO Battery Materials aims to become a leader in the silicon anode market by securing price competitiveness through increased production yield and improving particle size uniformity and product quality.
  • This innovation is significant as no additional equipment or process changes are required to improve NEO’s One-Step Production Process.

ROHM Develops Automotive Primary LDOs: Leveraging Original QuiCur Technology to Achieve Industry-Leading Load Response Characteristics

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

This increases the demand for primary LDOs that can directly step down the battery voltage to MCUs and other components used in ECUs.

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  • This increases the demand for primary LDOs that can directly step down the battery voltage to MCUs and other components used in ECUs.
  • At the same time, ECUs and other downstream devices often experience load current variations during operation that also demand excellent load-transient response characteristics.
  • The BD9xxM5-C incorporates original QuiCur™ high-speed load response technology that delivers industry-leading [1] load response characteristics to current fluctuations.
  • The new BD9xxM5-C meets the basic requirements for automotive products, including 150°C operation and qualification under the AEC-Q100 automotive reliability standard.

KULR Secures New Special Permits from the United States Department of Transportation Related to its Patented SafeX Product Suite, Including SafeCASE™ and SafeSLEEVE™

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (“DoT”) recently granted Special Permit 21693 and Special Permit 21704 to the Company.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (“DoT”) recently granted Special Permit 21693 and Special Permit 21704 to the Company.
  • The DoT's approval of these special permits validates the safety standards and reliability of KULR's SafeCASE™ product for transporting and storing lithium-ion batteries which is expected to generate additional opportunities for KULR with both existing and new customers in various industries.
  • Recently, the Company announced a collaboration with Charlotte, North Carolina-based battery recycler Cirba Solutions.
  • KULR's commitment to battery safety and sustainability is in line with global efforts to promote the responsible use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

Lomiko Announces Excellent Results From the La Loutre Graphite Single-Layer Phase 2 Pouch Cell Battery Testing and Suitability as Battery Anode Material and Company Update on Bourier

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has successfully completed Phase 2 of the single-layer pouch cell battery testing of its La Loutre graphite material with Polaris Battery Labs, LLC (“Polaris”).

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  • Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has successfully completed Phase 2 of the single-layer pouch cell battery testing of its La Loutre graphite material with Polaris Battery Labs, LLC (“Polaris”).
  • In Phase 1, Polaris completed half-cell coin battery testing, confirming good material electrochemical performance metrics compared to industry standards.
  • The coated spherical graphite material (eSPG) provided for the originated from coated purified samples generated by the Corem Innovation Centre in Quebec, Canada.
  • Lomiko has now successfully demonstrated the full value chain from ore to battery anode material on samples from the La Loutre project.

Archer Successfully Completes Multiple Battery Pack Drop Tests; One of the Most Challenging Tests It Is Set to Face as Part of the FAA’s Type Certification Program

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Over the course of this week, Archer’s engineering and certification teams led Midnight’s proprietary battery packs through three 50-foot drop tests simulating extreme impact scenarios.

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  • Over the course of this week, Archer’s engineering and certification teams led Midnight’s proprietary battery packs through three 50-foot drop tests simulating extreme impact scenarios.
  • A pivotal factor in the success of these tests is Archer’s choice to utilize cylindrical cells within Archer’s battery proprietary battery pack design.
  • "Successfully passing the battery pack drop tests marks a pivotal moment that paves the way for future ‘for credit’ certification testing with the FAA," said Alex Clarabut, Archer's Battery Lead.
  • Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.