Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The discovery came when MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder found out how to get a common lithium compound to release and take up lithium ions in a matter of seconds.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

The battery is similar to the one selected for the Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in hybrid due out in November of 2010. It takes the Volt about 9 seconds.) The Tesla Roadster can go 244 miles on a charge, but recharging it takes hours. The Karma can be refueled quickly.)

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Energy Plant Design The University of California, Los Angeles, will re-engineer. vehicles (EVs) without draining the electric battery, in effect, extending the driving range of EVs per electric charge. electrical battery is being charged. energy storage MIT and Boston College will develop phase change materials.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. See Chevy Volt for latest. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. I want to stick around to see the Volt come to market. Newsweek ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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