Scientists and engineers produce world''s first carbon-14 diamond
The battery leverages the radioactive isotope, carbon-14, known for its use in radiocarbon dating, to produce a diamond battery. Several game-changing applications are possible. Bio
X-Change: Batteries
The X-Change: Batteries report was produced by RMI in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund and is a RMI is an independent non-profit, founded in 1982 as Rocky Mountain Institute,
The Southwest Research Institute, a Texas NGO, says it''s found
The Southwest Research Institute, a Texas NGO, says it''s found a way to slash the cost of pumped-hydro grid batteries - by using modular prefabricated dams. As explained in the
Engineers Test New Way to Put Out Intense EV Fires
Southwest Research Institute successfully customized and conducted a full-scale evaluation of a novel fire mitigation method designed to safely store damaged electric
UL 2580 Standard Battery Testing
The UL 2580 Testing Standard for Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles ensures these assemblies meet stringent safety criteria, minimizing risks associated with electrical, thermal,
China Electronics Corporation [CEC]
Institute 10 at Chengdu [Southwest Institute of Electronics Technology - SWIET] employs 2,200 persons Institute 14 at Nanjing [Nanjing Research Inst. of Electronics Technology - NRIET]
Southwest Research Institute
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, multidisciplinary support to government and industry clients. Our 11 technical divisions: - Applied Physics - Applied Power - Chemistry and
Southwest Research Institute consortium conducts
EV Engineering News Southwest Research Institute consortium conducts independent battery benchmarking. Posted March 16, 2017 by Michael Kent & filed under Features, Fleets and Infrastructure Features, Tech
Mechanical & Environmental Battery Testing Laboratory | Southwest
The energy density of lithium-ion batteries has made them popular and reliable for applications in consumer products and electric vehicles. While they are powerful and efficient, lithium-ion
Southwest Research Institute on LinkedIn: #batteryshow #
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SwRI opens Energy Storage Technology Center
SAN ANTONIO, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Research Institute has opened a new Energy Storage Technology Center, amassing its diverse scientific research, development and
Battery Immersion Cooling Testing & Research | Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute offers research and testing of fluids, materials, cells, packs and other battery immersion cooling technology used in electric vehicles and energy storage
Southwest Research Institute Invents the Future | TX Almanac
"The scope of its objectives is as broad as the immense industrial potentials of the Southwest itself," the Institute''s first promotional brochure states. "Great factories and plants are
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The Battery Systems Research and Innovation team at Southwest Research Institute is heading to Detroit, Michigan, for The Battery Show North America, Oct
SwRI acquires 2011 plug-in electric vehicle to include its batteries
Oct. 18, 2011 — Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) recently acquired an extended range electric vehicle to include its batteries in the Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety
Battery Abuse & Safety Testing Laboratory | Southwest Research Institute
New technologies are advancing the energy storage capacity of batteries, cells and packs that power handheld devices, electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems. The Energy
SwRI''s H2-ICE consortium demonstrates ultra-low emissions from
May 21, 2024 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully completed development of a hydrogen-fueled Class-8 demonstration vehicle, built as part of its industry-supported H 2
US engineers test EV fire safety method at 2,000°F to
Researchers have conducted a full-scale evaluation of a novel fire mitigation method designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles and batteries. Demonstrated at Southwest Research...
The Southwest Research Institute''s New High-Speed
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has officially broken ground on a new, cutting-edge facility dedicated to advancing high-speed propulsion technologies in the public and private sectors. Dubbed the Center
Automotive & Transportation
In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved SwRI''s ECTO-Lab ™ technology to assess the durability of engine emissions control systems to support certification processes for new diesel engine families. Developed
Engineers showcase capabilities, evaluate novel fire-safety
Southwest Research Institute successfully customized and conducted a full-scale evaluation of a novel fire mitigation method designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles and batteries.
Graham Conway – Principal Engineer, Southwest
Dr. Graham Conway is a Principal Engineer in the Automotive Division at Southwest Research Institute. For the last ten years he has been immersed in evaluating automotive technologies and consulting for car companies and
SwRI launches Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation-II
August 12, 2024 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is launching the next phase of an electric vehicle (EV) battery consortium dedicated to understanding performance of energy
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Battery Power Online | New Joint Industry Program Investigates
June 15, 2021 | Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Tex., has launched a new Joint Industry Program (JIP) to investigate energy storage systems for the grid. JIP efforts will
Mechanical & Environmental Battery Testing Laboratory
Testing battery cells, packs and modules helps to identify risks under certain conditions. Mechanical battery testing is crucial in evaluating materials, parts and components to
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) | arpa-e.energy.gov
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is developing a battery management system to track the performance characteristics of lithium-ion batteries during charge and
TEEX Tests Firefighter PPE for Li-ion Battery Fire Contamination
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) recently conducted a series of tests to determine the contaminants produced by lithium-ion battery fires and how
Battery Testing & Research
Batteries are used in everything from electric vehicles, power tools, electronics and grid-scale energy storage systems. The battery testing and research laboratories at Southwest Research
Better batteries through biology? | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute
In this case, wires of manganese oxide — a "favorite material" for a lithium-air battery''s cathode, Belcher says — were actually made by the viruses. But unlike wires "grown"
Battery Testing & Research
We are researching ways to improve storage for battery systems such as lithium ion, advanced lead acid, flow batteries, ultra-capacitors and battery management systems. We are fully
Energy & Environment
The Institute is now home to a 30-inch-diameter test chamber with a unique geometry and fast-acting closure. Developed with internal research and capital improvement funding, this
Alvin Upgrade Project
• Oct 05 Sphere awarded to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) being produced by SwRI • Satisfy RHOV goals to extent possible with remaining funds • Batteries lead-acid lithium-ion
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