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CMU study suggests difficulties in reaching targeted low price points for Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

A new study by a team at Carnegie Mellon University examining the costs for varied cell dimensions, electrode thicknesses, chemistries, and production volumes of cylindrical and prismatic Li-ion batteries finds that although further cost savings are possible from increasing cell dimensions and electrode thicknesses, economies of scale have already been reached, and future cost reductions from increased production volumes are likely to be minimal.

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Electric cars in unlikely places: central Oregon ski shop

Green Car Reports

If you find yourself on the roads of central Oregon, keep an eye out for this eye-catching Nissan Leaf. It's owned by Pine Mountain Sports, a ski and mountain-bike shop located in Bend, Oregon, which uses it as a shop vehicle. Christened, the "Pinemobile," it was purchased back in August, and is living up to the expectations of its owner so far.

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Top five city cars to help avoid parking perils

Green Cars News

We recently reported that there had been a drastic rise in the amount of scrapes and prangs drivers are experiencing in car parks, with the ever-incre.

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