Press Release Source: Lead-Acid Battery Info http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org en-us Copyright 2005 Lead-Acid Battery http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/images/lead.gif http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org - The Volvo Group is participating in the development of a new type of battery, Effpower, which is based on proven lead-acid technology used in today''s vehicles http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=52 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST - Johnson Controls, a manufacturer of 110 million conventional lead-acid batteries a year, is working to develop a lithium ion battery for use in hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=51 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST - New technologies are transforming lead-acid batteries, promising all-electric lawnmowers and hybrid military vehicles http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=50 Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST - U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood says $2.5 million portion of bill could speed development of advanced battery technology for military applications http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=49 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:00:00 EST - Performance improvements in lead acid batteries are realized through better utilization of surface area http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=48 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:00:00 EST - 99 per cent of a lead/acid automotive batteries can be recycled http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=47 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST - The HEVs have lead-acid batteries that are more advanced than the basic battery in a gasoline-powered car http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=46 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST - The best technology for energy storage would be large banks of lead-acid batteries http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=45 Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST - Battery Council International Offers Cold-Weather Battery Tips http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=44 Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST - You can convert an old Porshe 911 to go over 100 mph with a 50 mile range using lead acid batteries alone! http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=43 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:00:00 EST - Lead-acid batteries satisfy our voracious appetite for clean, recyclable and recycled energy under the hood http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=42 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:00:00 EST - Carmalieta Wells is the president of a company which recovers lead, plastic, acid and other materials from scrap batteries. http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=41 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:00:00 EST - GM''s hybrid system utilizes three 14-volt conventional lead-acid batteries http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=40 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:00:00 EST - Bajaj 3-wheel vehicle powered only by a 12-volt lead-acid rechargeable battery http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=37 Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Exide has a long history as a battery supplier to military forces http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=36 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EDT - There''s much more power in that lead acid battery used by the UPS than in even the most efficient lithium ion laptop battery http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=35 Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Lead Batteries Used for Energy Storage http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=39 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Firefly Energy expands research effort for lighter power source; worldwide lead-acid battery market estimated at $30 billion http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=38 Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Johnson Controls works on new battery technology http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=34 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Although the Tango could have been built with a fuel cell or internal combustion engine, the company opted for conventional lead-acid batteries http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=32 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Steps you can take to make battery maintenance easier http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=33 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:00:00 EDT - The PV Prius uses a 12-volt PV source with a small lead acid battery http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=31 Mon, 15 Aug 2005 12:00:00 EDT - If tryout beginning in February 2006 succeeds, officials could replace aging fleet with new models http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=30 Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Ninety-seven percent of all battery lead is recycled http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=10 Mon, 01 Aug 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Nairobi villagers able to access power with the help of lead-acid batteries http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=29 Thu, 28 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EDT - The Milwaukee-based company has made significant investments to develop batteries for the hybrid market http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=27 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EDT - The nickel metal hydride batteries were replaced with lead acid scooter cells, enabling the storage of more energy http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=26 Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EDT - RailPower''s hybrid locomotives feature small diesel gensets and large banks of recyclable lead-acid batteries designed to improve fuel economy and reduce pollution http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=25 Mon, 23 May 2005 12:00:00 EDT - In the fall of 2004, CalCars completed its PRIUS+ prototype using lead acid batteries http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=24 Tue, 03 May 2005 12:00:00 EDT - ABB''s system converts the 600V DC output from the car''s four packs of 52 lead-acid batteries into AC power for the two motors http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=22 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT - Lead acid batteries combining advanced microprocessor regulated conditioners and built-in chargers are gaining in popularity in the automotive sector http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=21 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT - U.S. Navy attempting to retrofit its entire nuclear submarine fleet with valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=20 Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT - The buses, which have rear diesel engines as well as lead-acid batteries mounted on the roof, are expected to save on fuel http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=19 Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:00:00 EST - Long-life lead-acid batteries supply the power needed to drive the electric traction motors on the train''s wheels http://www.leadacidbatteryinfo.org/newsdetail.php?id=18 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 12:00:00 EST