The PbC battery technology, which replaces simple lead-based negative electrodes utilized by other manufacturers with its sophisticated activated carbon electrode assemblies, has enhanced performance characteristics when compared with other advanced lead-acid batteries. Those enhancements consists of deeper cycling, longer life, elimination of sulfation and shedding on the negative plate, lighter weight, and easier more rapid recharging capabilities.
This grant acknowledges that our PbC technology has a significant role to play in the development of electric vehicles and in the rapidly expanding global market for these non-carbon-generating, energy-efficient vehicles,” said Axion Power’s chief executive officer Thomas Granville. “PbC batteries have inherent advantages that they share with lead-acid batteries with respect to safety and cost savings when compared with other energy storage technologies. Our advanced carbon-enhanced products also have advantages associated with: manufacture on existing battery lines and sustainability, because the raw materials used are among the most abundant on the planet. Our product will also be very environmentally friendly because it will be easy and inexpensive to recycle. The grant is another important milestone for us. It supports our vision as we demonstrate how our technology will make electric cars, and electric car conversions, more affordable and renewable. We believe that EVs of all types are the most important automotive innovations in the world today.
The objective of the alternative fuels incentive grant program, as said by governor Rendell, are to expand markets for emerging technologies and ultimately make them more affordable for families and businesses.” The program also aims to “create jobs, clean the environment and save consumers tens of millions of dollars a year in energy costs.
