Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

Goodenough was awarded the 2012 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies for discoveries that “paved the way for development of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology.” It was there that Goodenough made his mark while working on a rechargeable lithium battery with Koichi Mizushima , a postdoctoral researcher.

Lithium Ion 95

Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Austin 95

Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Here is a big story from the Japanese electronic giant Toshiba: " Toshiba have stunned the world with their announcement of what's pretty much the holy grail in Lithium battery technology – the Super Charge ion Battery , which recharges up to 90% of its energy in just five minutes , and has a lifespan of over 10 years.

Charging 100

Charging Li-ion Lithium Ion Mitsubishi 100

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. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. 10/31/07 [General Motors Corp. Then Ill pack it in around 80."

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The electricity for recharging has to come from somewhere, which means power plants. While Id been harsh on the need for outside recharge stations in the past, actually an intermediate charge may extend battery life. Then I recall that my laptop batteries barely ever last four years. Does that bother you?

Manufacturer 34

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34