Next-generation batteries options: storage battery technologies for automotive applications
From technical presentations and exhibits at Battery Japan 2019
2019/04/11
- Summary
- EVs and the next-generation batteries
- All-solid state lithium-ion battery: Hitachi Zosen, FDK, DARE
- Lithium-ion batteries (electrolyte type): Murata Manufacturing, LG Chem
- Magnesium-air battery: Fujikura Rubber
- NaS (Sodium Sulfur) battery：NGK Insulators Ltd.
- Redox flow batteries: Sumitomo Electric
- Furukawa Battery: The pursuit of long-life lead-acid storage batteries
Summary
The 10th International Rechargeable Battery Expo (BATTERY JAPAN), as part of the Smart Energy Week 2019 organized by Reed Exhibition Japan, was held from February 27 ~ March 1, 2019 at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center, which showcased a multitude of storage battery technologies for consumer, industrial and energy infrastructure applications.
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| Major exhibitors at the BATTERY JAPAN 2019 （all photo images were taken by the author） |
Rechargeable battery options for automotive applications in Japan are still few in comparison to those for mobile phone and PC applications, and batteries for HEV/EV applications are exclusively sourced from suppliers by automakers. This year’s exhibition did not strongly target batteries for automotive applications. Regardless, a number of the battery technologies exhibited have long been considered for automotive applications. This report addresses the current state of storage battery technologies exhibited.
Related reports:
EV and FCV Components exhibited during World Smart Energy Week 2019 （Mar. 2019）
Tesla Model 3 Teardown: Motor, Inverter, and Battery （Mar. 2019）
Nissan LEAF Teardown: Lithium-ion battery pack structure （Nov. 2018）
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