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Univ. of Texas researchers propose lithium- or sodium-water batteries as next generation of high-capacity battery technology; applicable for EVs and grid storage

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Example of a lithium-water rechargeable battery. Electrochemical behavior of the proof-of-concept battery. Furthermore, the aqueous cathode does not suffer from H 2 evolution from the solution, and the battery is efficiently rechargeable, they note. Credit: ACS, Lu et al. Click to enlarge. Credit: ACS, Lu et al.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. And with the revival of the EV, the V2G concept was reborn. The experiment seemed to prove the feasibility of the technology.

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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All of us at Toyota are committed to technological development to realize sustainable mobility, but we believe it is important to take not just one path, but to base our approach on the concept of the right car at the right place at the right time, in accordance with customer needs and emerging and available energy resources. Michael O’Brien.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. needs to have an indigenous automobile industry, and not merely "transplants". The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Never again.

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