Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

In the 1990s, batteries had far less capacity than they do today, and for the small community of EV users, the prospect of running out of juice and becoming stranded was very real. Parts of this article are adapted from the author’s new book, Age of Auto Electric ( MIT Press, 2022).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Building Computing Energy Gadgets Investing Smart Grid Transportation Travel ADVERTISEMENT Books that Matter Know Your Eco-Labels Hurray for the Bad Economy! You could leave Los Angeles and drive to Baker, stop and have a meal while the car recharges, and have plenty of juice to make it to your hotel in Vegas.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. Forget the black helicopter conspiracies. Its been improving over time, but the power density and cost issues are still steep for what exists thus far.

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