An electric storage apparatus includes a plurality of electric storage elements, a bus bar electrically connecting the plurality of electric storage elements, and a case housing the plurality of electric storage elements. Each of the electric storage elements extends in a predetermined direction and has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal at both ends in the predetermined direction. The plurality of electric storage elements are aligned in a plane orthogonal to the predetermined direction. The case has an opening portion configured to pass a heat exchange medium therethrough and extending in the predetermined direction. A portion of the bus bar extends in the predetermined direction and is disposed along a wall face of the case having the opening portion formed therein, the portion being disposed at a position different from a position of the opening portion.

A thermally managed electrical energy storage device enclosure includes a monocoque body formed from a plastic material using a single batch process and at least one void defined by a circumferential inner wall of the monocoque body. The void is adapted to receive at least one electrical energy storage device with a compression interference fit between an entire outer circumferential surface of the electrical energy storage device and the circumferential inner wall. The circumferential inner wall exerts a uniform radial force on the electrical energy storage device received therein.

A thermally managed electrical energy storage device enclosure includes a monocoque body formed from a plastic material using a single batch process and at least one void defined by a circumferential inner wall of the monocoque body. The void is adapted to receive at least one electrical energy storage device with a compression interference fit between an entire outer circumferential surface of the electrical energy storage device and the circumferential inner wall. The circumferential inner wall exerts a uniform radial force on the electrical energy storage device received therein.

Provided is a battery module of which temperature can be homogenized regardless of the material. This battery module includes: a first heat dissipation plate and a second heat dissipation plate; a laminated type battery group disposed between the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate and formed by stacking two or more laminated type batteries; and a case housing the laminated type battery group, and the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate, wherein: a third heat dissipation plate is disposed between the two laminated type batteries among the laminated type battery group; each of the first heat dissipation plate, the second heat dissipation plate, and the third heat dissipation plate includes a contact portion in contact with the case, and a flat portion in contact with and opposite to the laminated type battery; and the flat portion of the first heat dissipation plate and the flat portion of the second heat dissipation plate are provided with a plurality of holes.

A three-dimensional electrode array for use in electrochemical cells, fuel cells, capacitors, supercapacitors, flow batteries, metal-air batteries and semi-solid batteries.

The present invention provides a supercapacitor assembly which is characterised by comprising: a supercapacitor comprised of carbon-containing anode(s) and cathode(s), intermediate porous membrane(s) and an ionic liquid electrolyte; an electrical heater for heating the supercapacitor; and a thermostat for controlling the heater and maintaining the temperature of the ionic liquid at a temperature such that its viscosity is in the range 1 to 50 centipoise. In particular, there are provided supercapacitors which can operate at voltages greater than 3.5 v (for example, in the range 3.5 to 6 v) without significant long term redox degradation.

Systems and methods for monitoring and managing temperature of power packs of supercapacitors are disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of supercapacitor power packs associated with an electric motor. Further, an energy database is provided and configured to store data related to the charge of the supercapacitor power packs and thermal energy requirements related to the supercapacitor power packs.

Systems and methods for monitoring and managing temperature of power packs of supercapacitors are disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of supercapacitor power packs associated with an electric motor. Further, an energy database is provided and configured to store data related to the charge of the supercapacitor power packs and thermal energy requirements related to the supercapacitor power packs.

A storage battery rack includes bottom frame portion, ceiling frame portion, long support posts, and side panels installed facing the support posts. Each support post has a plurality of attachment holes with a predetermined pitch along the longitudinal direction. Side panel has a plurality of female screw holes with a pitch corresponding to the predetermined pitch. Each side panel is attached to a pair of the support posts with screws fastened to attachment holes and the female screw holes. Side panel has a plurality of parallel support portions. A distance between support portions is set substantially equal to a total value of a predetermined height dimension of a refrigerant passage formed between a plurality of storage batteries and a predetermined height dimension of each storage battery.

An energy bank is provided that includes a plurality of integrated energy storage devices comprising a plurality of supercapacitors, a plurality of batteries and a plurality of metal shells. Each of the integrated energy storage devices comprises a supercapacitor, a battery surrounding the supercapacitor and a metal shell surrounding the battery. The battery forms a shell around an exterior surface of the supercapacitor. The battery includes a first anode, a first cathode, and an electrolyte disposed between the first anode and the first cathode. The supercapacitor includes a second anode, a second cathode, and a separator disposed between the second anode and the second cathode.