Abstract
The ZEBRA{sup R} advanced battery technology, which was discontinued in recent years, has now returned to the market after MES-DEA of Switzerland acquired the complete system for commercialization. The ZEBRA{sup R} battery technology consists of nickel and salt electrode materials combined with a {beta}-alumina ceramic electrolyte. The Ah-efficiency of the battery is 100 per cent, the theoretical specific energy is 790 Wh/kg. The desired voltage and capacity of different battery types is achieved by connecting the cells in series and in parallel. The low voltage version is used mostly for cars and vans. The high voltage version is used for hybrid electric-powered trucks and buses. The smallest unit size produced today is about 10 kWh and there is no limit for the upper end. The current standard battery is the Z5C. The ZEBRA{sup R} chemistry is such that it inherently contributes to safety by the reaction of the liquid electrolyte with the sodium in case of a ceramic crack. This reaction produces one third less energy than the normal cell reaction, absorbs the available sodium and partially relaxes the cathode. In addition, no material can escape because all materials have low vapour pressure even at high temperatures. Projects are underway
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Dustmann, C H
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- MES-DEA (Switzerland)
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title = {The Swiss ZEBRA battery system}
author = {Dustmann, C H}
abstractNote = {The ZEBRA{sup R} advanced battery technology, which was discontinued in recent years, has now returned to the market after MES-DEA of Switzerland acquired the complete system for commercialization. The ZEBRA{sup R} battery technology consists of nickel and salt electrode materials combined with a {beta}-alumina ceramic electrolyte. The Ah-efficiency of the battery is 100 per cent, the theoretical specific energy is 790 Wh/kg. The desired voltage and capacity of different battery types is achieved by connecting the cells in series and in parallel. The low voltage version is used mostly for cars and vans. The high voltage version is used for hybrid electric-powered trucks and buses. The smallest unit size produced today is about 10 kWh and there is no limit for the upper end. The current standard battery is the Z5C. The ZEBRA{sup R} chemistry is such that it inherently contributes to safety by the reaction of the liquid electrolyte with the sodium in case of a ceramic crack. This reaction produces one third less energy than the normal cell reaction, absorbs the available sodium and partially relaxes the cathode. In addition, no material can escape because all materials have low vapour pressure even at high temperatures. Projects are underway to develop this battery for use in transit buses (214 kWh), school buses (125 kWh) and shuttle buses. The goal is to develop this battery to enable full scale commercialization of electric-powered vehicles. The new ZEBRA{sup R} plant is currently under construction. It is forecasted that the plant will produce at least 400 - 5k and 30k units per year depending on the demand. refs., tabs., figs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {2000}
month = {Jul}
}
title = {The Swiss ZEBRA battery system}
author = {Dustmann, C H}
abstractNote = {The ZEBRA{sup R} advanced battery technology, which was discontinued in recent years, has now returned to the market after MES-DEA of Switzerland acquired the complete system for commercialization. The ZEBRA{sup R} battery technology consists of nickel and salt electrode materials combined with a {beta}-alumina ceramic electrolyte. The Ah-efficiency of the battery is 100 per cent, the theoretical specific energy is 790 Wh/kg. The desired voltage and capacity of different battery types is achieved by connecting the cells in series and in parallel. The low voltage version is used mostly for cars and vans. The high voltage version is used for hybrid electric-powered trucks and buses. The smallest unit size produced today is about 10 kWh and there is no limit for the upper end. The current standard battery is the Z5C. The ZEBRA{sup R} chemistry is such that it inherently contributes to safety by the reaction of the liquid electrolyte with the sodium in case of a ceramic crack. This reaction produces one third less energy than the normal cell reaction, absorbs the available sodium and partially relaxes the cathode. In addition, no material can escape because all materials have low vapour pressure even at high temperatures. Projects are underway to develop this battery for use in transit buses (214 kWh), school buses (125 kWh) and shuttle buses. The goal is to develop this battery to enable full scale commercialization of electric-powered vehicles. The new ZEBRA{sup R} plant is currently under construction. It is forecasted that the plant will produce at least 400 - 5k and 30k units per year depending on the demand. refs., tabs., figs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {2000}
month = {Jul}
}