Driving.ca<\/span><\/a>, which quickly gained attention. He hosted his wedding in a forest outside the city, where the biggest challenge was the lack of electricity. The catering service needed ample power for cooking and lighting, and the guests needed to navigate the dark, wooded area safely. The solution? The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. Its SK On\u2019s NCM9 battery provided more than enough power to keep the event running smoothly, despite the limited electricity and plug availability at the venue, much to the journalist\u2019s amazement.<\/span><\/p>\nBenjamin Hunting praised the truck, calling it \u201ca battery with a truck attached.\u201d He added, \u201cEven more impressive? After putting in a full 13 hours of work, the F-150\u2019s battery was still at 94% capacity. \u201d He also noted, \u201cWe could have immediately slipped behind the wheel and driven off on our honeymoon without having to hit up a charger on our way out of town.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n[ESS] Tackling power uncertainty with \u201cthis\u201d solution <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nEnergy Storage Systems (ESS) not only alleviate peak load during high-demand periods by supplying stored power, but also act as critical backup during power outages, providing emergency support to essential facilities like communication centers and data hubs. Additionally, ESS optimizes energy consumption by efficiently storing and releasing excess energy from variable renewable sources such as solar and wind.<\/span><\/p>\nSK On is currently developing commercial ESS batteries, prioritizing safety and offering comprehensive battery solutions, including optimized management systems for cells, modules, and racks. At InterBattery 2024, Korea\u2019s largest battery exhibition held in March, SK On unveiled high-nickel and LFP (lithium iron phosphate) ESS modules, along with a next-generation DC block model that connects modules in series and parallel, capturing the attention of attendees. At the event, SK On also showcased its thermal propagation prevention solutions, certified for fire safety in North America, and a liquid cooling system designed to minimize cell temperature differences and enhance charging and discharging efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n[Wearable Device] Small and lightweight batteries <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSecondary batteries are at the core of advancing everyday electronic devices like wireless earphones, smartwatches, and smart glasses. The latest smart devices are compact yet feature high-performance and other functions such as noise cancelling and AI, which drive up power demands and, in turn, increase the need for batteries with higher energy density. Consequently, the demand for higher energy density in the batteries used in these devices keeps growing. Recent innovations have led to the development of flexible batteries that can bend or even attach like stickers, thereby improving the comfort and usability of wearable devices.<\/span><\/p>\n[Medical Device] Batteries operating inside the human body <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The development of miniature secondary batteries is expected to revolutionize modern healthcare. The batteries used in devices implanted inside the human body are directly linked to the patient’s life, making reliability and safety a top priority. Recently, secondary batteries are powering advanced medical devices such as pacemakers, which replace the heart\u2019s natural sinoatrial node***, and nerve stimulators. The application of secondary batteries in implantable medical devices is gradually becoming a reality. However, current limitations in battery capacity mean that replacement surgeries are still necessary after a certain period. Ongoing efforts are focused on addressing these power supply challenges.<\/span>
\n***Sinoatrial node: generates electrical impulses that spread across the heart, causing the heart to contract and thereby regulating the rhythm of the heartbeat in mammals<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[Robot Industry] Cutting the cords <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSecondary batteries have brought game-changing advancements to the field of factory automation and industrial robotics. Now, robots are liberated from power outlets and cables, granting them enhanced mobility. In particular, the logistics sector has seen a skyrocketing demand for robots equipped with secondary batteries. These robots include those used in warehouses and ports for unloading, locating, and packaging goods, as well as those utilizing tracking functions to deliver food to restaurant patrons, known as AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). Additionally, there are last-mile delivery robots that use AI to autonomously detect and respond to their surroundings, delivering items right to the customer’s doorstep. Thanks to advancements in secondary batteries, robots have been liberated from the constraints of power outlets, injecting new vitality into the industrial robot market.<\/span><\/p>\n
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