June 2016

ADEPT on Track to Meet Emissions Targets; JCI Expands AGM Production

• ALABC ADEPT Demonstration HEV on Path to Meet Future Ultra-Low Emissions Targets
• Johnson Controls Expands AGM Lead-Acid Battery Production
• Member Spotlight: Powertech Batteries
• ALABC Exhibits, Supports Lead Battery Track at AABC in Detroit

 

May 2016

ALABC Elects Executive Board, Prepares for New Program

• Hammond Wins Inaugural BCI Innovation Award
• ALABC Members & Contractors’ Meetings Set for Sept 12-13 at 15ELBC
• FEVER Project Builds on ALABC/CPT 48V Concept
• JCI Partnering with Universities to Improve Vehicle Fuel Efficiency

 

April 2016

ABC and Axion Partner, ALABC Reviewing 20 New Proposals, Institute Confirms Importance of PbA, and More

• Advanced Battery Concepts and Axion Power Partner in Technology Assessment Program
• Member Corner: Consortium Considers 20 New Research Proposals
• EU Industries Welcome Expert Recognition of Lead Battery Importance
• AABC to Feature Track on Lead-Based Batteries
• Member Spotlight: Battery Energy Power Solutions

 

March 2016

ILA and ALABC to Engage Industry Partners at 2016 Events

• Member Corner: ALABC General Assembly Meeting May 4 at BCI
• Consortium, Members Among Finalists for Innovation Award
• ALABC/ILA Delegation Meets with Chinese Battery Producers
• Exide, Aachen University Partner in Large-Scale Battery System
• Axion Power Providing ESS for Mobile Application, Power Interconnection

 

February 2016

ALABC Promotes 48V HEV Concepts for Emissions Reduction

• Member Corner: ALABC Issues RFP for 2016-18 R&D Program
• ILA and ALABC to Hold Meetings in China February 24-25
• Hammond Appoints Gordon Beckley as Chief Technical Officer
• Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 15ELBC in Malta

 

12/18/15

Consortium Begins Membership Drive for 2016-18 Program

(Industry Leaflet Warns of Mixing Lithium Batteries in Lead Battery Recycling Stream)

(On the Web: Ecoult puts lead-acid back in the game with UltraBattery storage system)

(Member Corner: Omni Oxide (Addenda) and First National Battery Win Awards for Excellence)

 

10/8/15

ALABC Members Approve Prospectus, ILA Collaboration

(ILA Director Pushes for Stronger Industry Partnerships)

(Industry Makes Strong Showing at 16ABC in Bangkok)

(Discussions on Lead-Acid Raise Eyebrows at The Battery Show)

(Ebonex Seeks Partnership to Develop Bi-Polar Technology)

(In Memoriam: ALABC Remembers DeLight Breidegam)

 

8/21/15

ILA and ALABC to Energize Lead Battery Industry at 16ABC in Bangkok

(JCI to Extend AGM Capacity to Meet Start-Stop Demand)

(Black Diamond Execs Receive "Inventor of the Year" Award for Nanomaterial Product)

(On the Web: The Potential Impact of USEPA's Clean Power Plan on Energy Storage)

(On the Web: ILA Sets Out Lead Sustainability Credentials in Recent Journal Article)

 

6/26/15

ALABC to Participate in USABC Tests, September Events, and More

(ALABC Invited to Participate in USABC Start-Stop Battery Tests)

(Consortium Prepares for Major Events in September)

(USEPA Figures Confirm Lead Batteries as Most Recycled Product in U.S.)

(Political Dispute over Energy Spending in the U.S. Has Implications for Battery Research)

 

5/29/15

ALABC Prospectus for 1618 Program; ABC Wins Innovation Award; ILZSG Market Study; and More

(ALABC Prepares Prospectus for 2016-18 R&D Program)

(Advanced Battery Concepts Wins SAE Innovation Award)

(ILZSG Publishes Study on Lead-Acid Industrial Batteries)

(On the Web: Batteries Have Important Role in US DOE Quadrennial Energy Review)

(On the Web: SAE Article Highlights Ford Research on 48V Hybrid Systems, Including ADEPT)

 

4/21/15

ALABC Membership at 80; Meetings at BCI; Narada Project Update; and More

(ALABC Membership Reaches 80 Industry Partners)

(Members Reminder: Steering and PAM Committee Meetings)

(Narada Continues ALABC Work on Lead Carbon Batteries for Port Cranes)

(On the Web: ALABC Submits Congressional Testimony for Advanced Lead Battery R&D for FY2016)

 

2/20/15

ALABC Exhibits 48V Demo Vehicles; ILAB-E Announced; EPS Opens Facility; and More

(ALABC Exhibits 48V Lead Carbon Vehicles at AABC in Germany)

(ALABC Announces Plans for ILAB-Europe in April)

(Energy Power Systems Announces New High-Volume Manufacturing Facility)

(On the Web: Battery Diversity among Top Emerging Issues for New U.S. Congress)

(In Memoriam: Axion’s David DiGiacinto)

 

12/19/14

ILAB Workshop a Success; ABC Wins Cleantech Award; Industry Calls for EU Exemption Exception

(ILAB 2014 Workshop Opens Doors for Further Innovation)

(Advanced Battery Concepts Receives Honor for Clean Technology Advances)

(Industry Calls for Extension of Lead Battery Exemption from EU ELV Directive)

 

11/18/14

ALABC Unveils Technical Roadmap at M&C Conference

(ALABC Leads Meeting of Chinese Membership)

(ILAB 2014 Preview: Ecoult to Discuss Profitable Multi-Purpose Grid Storage)

(Axion to Supply Energy Storage and Frequency Regulation for 9.1 MW Solar Farm in PA)

(ILA to Host 2015 International Lead Conference in Lisbon)

 

10/24/14

Kia Puts Lead-Carbon T-Hybrid on World Stage

(LC SuperHybrid Wins BEEA Green Product of the Year)

(Doe Run Showcases ALABC NGHV at Missouri S&T)

 

9/5/14

Technical Session at LABAT Ignites Industry; ALABC Busy in September

(Technical Session at LABAT Shows High Demand for Similar Events)

(LABAT Conference Demonstrates Lead-Acid Industry is Alive and Well)

(Things to See This Month at 14ELBC and The Battery Show)

(Member Spotlight: Advanced Battery Concepts)

 

7/24/14

ALABC ILAB Workshop; September Events; Membership Updates; and More

(ALABC to Host New Workshop in November on Innovations in Lead-Acid Batteries)

(ALABC Active in September with 14ELBC and The Battery Show)

(Sacred Sun and Furukawa to Collaborate on Lead Carbon Storage Battery Production)

(ALABC Website Features Industry Employment Opportunities)

(Member Spotlight: Gopher Resource)

(In Memoriam: Sally Miksiewicz and Dan Vornberg)

 

6/13/14

NGHV Project; Study on Automotive Batteries; LCSH Up for EBAE; New Book by Moseley and Rand

(ALABC Announces Natural Gas Hybrid Vehicle Project)

(New Study Confirms Importance of Lead-Based Batteries in Automotive Applications)

(LC SuperHybrid to Represent the UK in the European Business Awards for the Environment)

(In Print: Towards Sustainable Road Transport by Moseley, Rand and Dell)

 

5/15/14

New Chairmen Lead Strategic Discussions at ALABC Steering Committee Meeting

(After 150,000 Miles, UltraBattery Civic HEV to Become Mobile Battery Lab)

(Member Spotlight: Jinkeli Power Sources)

 

3/27/14

Kia Unveils Lead-Carbon Hybrid; Jay Leno Demos HyBoost; Doe Run Turns 150

(Kia Introduces 48V Lead-Carbon Hybrid, Collaborates with ALABC)

(HyBoost Demonstrator Featured on 'Jay Leno's Garage')

(Doe Run Celebrates 150th Anniversary)

 

2/14/14

ALABC Talks Carbon; Green Hero Honor; Ice Truck and AGM Durability

(ALABC Talks Carbon Additives in BEST Magazine)

(ALABC Wins "Green Hero" Distinction from The Green Car Website)

(Canadian Tire's Ice Truck Demonstrates Durability of AGMs in Harsh Winter Conditions)

 

12/20/13

ALABC Takes Aim at 48V Market

(ILA Reaches Historic Agreement with Chinese Lead Industry)

(Crown Battery Introduces New Product Line for UPS and Off-Grid)

 

10/31/13

ALABC at The Battery Show; ILA Study; Trojan Adds Carbon: and More

(ILA Study Shows Long-Term Sustainability of Lead-Based Batteries)

(Trojan Develops Carbon Additive to Extend Battery Life)

(GM to Replace Li-Ion with Lead-Acid in 2014 Chevy Malibu Hybrid)

(Axion Touts Success of PbC Batteries for Hybrid Electric Locomotive)

(Ecoult Makes Global Cleantech Top 100 with UltraBattery)

 

10/11/13

ALABC Meetings in Singapore Herald Progress, Change

 

9/12/13

ALABC Continues Outreach to Chinese Auto and Battery Industries

 

8/8/13

New ALABC Program Attracts More Members

(Member Spotlight: EnerSys)

 

7/18/13

ALABC 48V LC SuperHybrid Attracts Interest at AABC; Axion Secures Major Contract

(Axion Secures Major Contract from ePower Engine Systems)

 

6/27/13

Energy Storage Project Shows VRLAs Can Attain 12-Year Life in PV Applications; UltraBattery Civic Continues

(ALABC 100K UltraBattery Hybrid Scheduled for Further Duty)

(Events List)

 

5/17/13

ALABC Engages Industry Representatives at BCI Convention

(East Penn Introduces Breakthrough High-Temperature Battery)

 

3/28/13

UltraBattery Inventor Retires; Concorde VRLABs Ideal for Aviation

(In the News: Concorde Demonstrates VRLA Batteries Ideal for Aviation)

(Member Spotlight: Xstrata Zinc)

 

2/28/13

Lead Carbon Batteries Could Find Niche in Energy Storage for EV Chargers

(On the Web: Obama's SOTU Address Reflects Changing Reality for Clean Vehicle Market)

(Member Spotlight: Guangdong Dynavolt)

 

2/8/13

ALABC Begins New Program; LCSH Receives Low Carbon Award

(ALABC and CPT Win Low Carbon Champions Award for LC Super Hybrid)

 

12/19/12

ALABC Projects, Members Draw Attention at The Battery Show

(LC Super Hybrid Survives Super Storm Sandy)

 

11/30/12

ALABC Reaches Out to Chinese Battery Industry

 

11/2/12

Meetings in Paris Highlight ALABC's Past, Present and Future

 

9/13/12

LC Super Hybrid Highlights ALABC Events on World Tour

(Event News: ALABC Extends Presence at The Battery Show 2012)

(On the Web: New U.S. Fuel Economy Standards Create Opportunities for ALABC-Sponsored Innovations)

 

8/24/12

ALABC Ramping Up Activity with New Website, New Members, New Event Initiatives

 

7/26/12

ALABC Draws Attention at AABC in Mainz

(On the Web: Strong Potential for Lead-Acid Batteries in Grid Storage Can Emerge in US DOE and FERC Activities)

(Member Spotlight: Exide Technologies)

 

7/5/12

East Penn Launches Smart Grid Demo Facility Featuring Lead Carbon UltraBatteries

(On the Web: Lead-Acid Batteries Not Going Without a Fight)

 

6/22/12

BCI Start-Stop Panel Demonstrates Progress by Lead-Acid Industry

(Ford to Offer Start-Stop to U.S. Consumers in 2013 Fusion)

 

5/31/2012

Axion Power Receives DOE Grant to Fund Commercialization of LC Batteries for Micro Hybrids

(JCI Study Shows U.S. Consumers Interested in Start-Stop Vehicles)

(On the Web: DOE Vehicle Technologies Annual Merit Review Promising for Lead-Acid)

 

5/10/2012

Project Updates, Change in Presidency Highlight ALABC Steering Committee Meeting

 

4/19/2012

Forthcoming U.S. DOE Announcements May Present Opportunities for Lead Batteries

(On the Web: ALABC Lead Carbon White Paper Hits the Mark)

 

4/5/2012

ALABC PAM Committee Finalizes 2012 Event Plans

(On the Web: U.S. Battery Policy Blog Finds Interesting Developments in DOE Budget Talks)

 

3/15/2012

LC Super Hybrid Represents Industry Breakthrough

 

2/23/2012

European ALABC Demonstration Projects Clearing the Way for Low Cost Hybrids

 

2/9/2012

Lux Report Boosts Market Prospects for Micro-Hybrids

 

1/19/2012

Regenstauf Event Provides Positive Outlook for Lead-Acid

(In the News: China Continues to Bolster Lead Demand)

 

12/19/2011

Great Expectations for ALABC in 2012

(In the News: Lead-Acid Batteries Power Transportation Pods at Heathrow Airport)

 

11/22/2011

New Rules to Boost Energy Storage Market for U.S. Power Grid

(In Print: BEST Magazine Celebrates 20 Years of ALABC Research)

 

11/4/2011

ALABC Expands Asian Market Visibility at 14ABC

(Member Spotlight: The Doe Run Company)

 

10/20/2011

EnerG2 Contracted to Study Effects of Carbon Additives in Lead Acid Batteries

(Member Spotlight: Rombat SA)

 

9/29/2011

Arizona HEV Demonstration Program Preparing for Fleet Tests

(In the News: Start-Stop Systems Add Efficiency to Conventional Autos)

 

9/8/2011

ALABC Members Using LC Batteries in Energy Storage Initiatives

(Upcoming Events List)

 

8/25/2011

U.S. Fuel Economy Standards Providing Fuel for ALABC Work

(In Print: Lead-Acid Batteries: Science and Technology, by Detchko Pavlov)

 

7/28/2011

Technological Advancements Noted at ALABC M&C Meeting

(Member Spotlight: Banner Batteries)

 

7/14/2011

Battery Producer Adds Local Flavor to ALABC Membership

(In the News: U.S. Administration Aims for 56.2 MPG by 2025)

 

6/23/2011

Grid Discussion Energizes Lead Acid Battery Industry

(In the News: Germany Prepared to Pay 1 Billion Euros for EV Development)

 

5/26/2011

Special Edition: U.S. Policy Update

 

5/12/2011

Steering Committee Touts Progress of ALABC Program

(On the Web: Remember the Past of the Lead Acid Battery and Look into the Future)

 

4/21/2011

German Battery Conference Touches on VRLA Markets

(Member Spotlight: RSR Corporation)

 

4/7/2011

ALABC to Discuss Optimized Grids at BCI Meeting in May

(In the News: Ford Energizes Micro Hybrid Market in U.S.)

 

3/24/2011

Smart Grid Energy Storage Offers Potential for Lead-Acid

 

3/10/2011

Lead Carbon Battery Could Take Industry to New Level

(GM to Showcase Chevy Beat EV in India with Possible Lead-Acid Option)

 

2/24/2011

Advanced VRLA Evaluation Project Could Boost Market Efforts

(GM Shifting More R&D to China)

(Member Spotlight: East Penn Manufacturing)

 

2/10/2011

Challenges to U.S. Policy Could Affect Pb-Acid Battery Industry

 

1/27/2011

Micro-Hybrids Present Market Opportunity for Lead-Acid

 

12/22/2010

ALABC Bringing Lead Acid into Mild Hybrid Market