Advanced-battery technologies: where are they now

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6462928

Yao, N P

Near-term and advanced secondary batteries that are under development in the USA for application to electric utility load-leveling, electric vehicles, and solar photovoltaic power systems are reviewed along with studies of their applications. Of the near-term batteries for utility application, the lead-acid battery is the only reliable and cost-effective candidate but, to be commercially viable for a broad spectrum of the utility market, its cycle life capability has to be significantly extended with little or no increase to the battery cost. Lead-acid, iron-nickel oxide, and zinc-nickel oxide systems are the potential near-term candidates for electric vehicle applications. However, these near-term battery technologies, particularly the life and the cost, will have to be improved to facilitate broader acceptance by users. In the near-term EV battery program, significant technological progress has been made over the last two years in the areas of specific energy, specific power, and manufacturing engineering. Present program emphasizes cycle life enhancement and reduction of battery cost. The near-term EV batteries are targeted for initial commercialization in 1986. In parallel to the near-term battery program is the research and development of advanced batteries which have potentials of higher performance and lower cost. These advanced batteries include the ambient-temperature zinc-chlorine hydrate system, and the high-temperature lithium-iron sulfide and sodium-sulfur systems. (WHK)

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6462928
• Report Number(s): CONF-8007103-1; ON: DE81023530
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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