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Large and Advanced Battery Technology and MarketsNEW YORK, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This BCC Research report is intended to provide a unique analysis of the global large-and-advanced battery market, and will be of interest to manufacturers of batteries, battery chargers and battery-powered products, including stationary and portable products, and battery-powered vehicles. Includes forecasts through 2019. Lithium batteries replaced nickel-based and primary batteries for many applications, while ubiquitous lithium-ion battery designs are beginning to be replaced by advanced lithium-ion chemistries such as lithium phosphate, lithium iron phosphate and lithium-polymer systems. Nickel metal hydride batteries have been used in consumer electronics for decades, and in electric vehicles (especially hybrid vehicles). These batteries are now being improved for large stationary applications. Giant sodium-sulfur batteries are being deployed by electric utilities, while the venerable lead-acid battery is being improved using new materials. Meanwhile, several important trends need to be tracked and analyzed. First, a number of lithium batteries' largest and highest growth markets are in transition. An example is the portable tablet, which is replacing portable computers. Stand-alone cellphones are quickly being replaced by multi-functional smartphones. At the same time, battery-powered plug-in electric vehicles have been commercialized and are competing with conventional internal combustion-powered vehicles and popular internal/combustion/battery hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). After billions of dollars were earmarked for U.S. battery development, several high-profile battery and EV companies either failed outright or were doomed before achieving their goals. The remaining electric vehicle lithium-ion battery companies, sometimes partnering with vehicle makers, have recovered and are poised for much wider adoption. Some traditional markets declined due to global recessionary forces, including unemployment, difficulty obtaining consumer credit and lower commercial demand. As the economy began to recover, so did portable consumer product and portable tool sales. At the same time, U.S. gasoline prices peaked and fell from a high of more than $4 per gallon and then back to well below $2 per gallon. This is proving beneficial for battery-powered consumer products but will be a major disincentive for hybrid and plug-in battery-powered vehicles. In China, the world's largest EV fleet comprises lead-acid battery-powered scooters. The ultimate market for these EVs depends on two possible scenarios: Chinese legislation may reduce market growth or even outlaw the scooters in some significant markets, or the scooter market could spread, starting with other continental Asian markets. CONTRIBUTION OF THE STUDY AND INTENDED AUDIENCE This report is intended to provide a unique analysis of the global large and advanced battery market, and will be of interest to manufacturers of batteries, battery chargers and battery-powered products, including stationary and portable products, and battery-powered vehicles. It will also benefit those involved in large and advanced battery development and marketing, as well as individuals offering competing non-rechargeable power sources. Existing or potential battery consumers, as well as the military and the medical profession, can determine existing or potential battery markets. End-users, such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and consumers, will learn about the limitations of battery system design. This report can provide valuable information in terms of assessing investment in particular technologies and, therefore, should benefit investors directly or indirectly. Battery suppliers may also find market trends of interest in view of establishing growth strategies. BCC Research wishes to thank those companies, government agencies and university researchers who contributed information for this report. SCOPE AND FORMAT This report begins with a discussion of general battery technology. The following categories of large and advanced batteries are discussed: - First-generation large and advanced battery systems. - Lead-acid batteries. - Nickel-cadmium batteries. - Next-generation large and advanced battery systems. - Nickel metal hydride batteries. - Lithium-ion batteries. - Lithium-polymer batteries. - Specialty large and advanced battery systems. - Silver-zinc secondary batteries. - Silver-cadmium secondary batteries. - Nickel-hydrogen secondary batteries. - Nickel-zinc batteries. - Metal-air batteries. - Developmental large and advanced battery systems. - Sodium-sulfur batteries. - High-temperature lithium batteries. - Redox and flow batteries. - Nickel-iron batteries. - Calcium-metal sulfide batteries. - Sodium-metal chloride batteries. - Lithium-sulfur batteries. Next, the following established markets are considered in this report: - Motive power: traction, marine and aviation. - Portable product power: laptops, tablets, smartphones, hand tools and lawn care products, portable military/aerospace. - Stationary power: uninterruptible power supplies, emergency lighting, remote power, small-scale alternative energy storage. - Hybrid electric vehicles. Large and advanced batteries will be used in the following emerging markets: - Plug-in vehicles. - Utility load leveling and large-scale alternative energy storage. - Emerging military/aerospace applications. This report aims to define these market sectors, and will identify leading companies and analyze the markets (including a five-year market forecast). Finally, large and advanced battery companies are outlined in the Company Profiles chapter. METHODOLOGY Primary and secondary research methodologies were used in preparing this report, which is based on interviews with commercial and government sources, literature reviews and patent examinations. Throughout the report, past market data is expressed in current U.S. dollars, and estimates and projections are in constant 2015 dollars. Historic markets and the projected markets for 2019 are provided. Most market summaries are based on a consensus scenario. Pessimistic, consensus and optimistic market scenarios characterize several emerging markets. Totals are rounded to the nearest million dollars. Information from previously published sources are identified, when appropriate, to allow a more detailed examination by clients. 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