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Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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The AGDIB’s electrode materials consist of environmentally friendly low-cost aluminum and graphite only, while its electrolyte is composed of conventional lithium salt and carbonate solvent. Compared with conventional LIBs, this battery (AGDIB) shows an advantage in production cost (~ 50% lower), specific density (~1.3-2.0

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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Also at the Paris Air Show, EADCO and PC-Aero are presenting their two-motor electric aircraft project “Elektro E6”. The Elektro E6 is envisioned to feature a full carbon composite structure, two motors, high wing propeller, solar cells technology, 6 seats, 480 kg (1,058 lb) payload and 500-km (311-mile) range.

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Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

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Last week the company announced that it would bring its five-seat E6 electric car in small numbers to the US next year. By February this year it had sold 28,000 cars in China, more than any domestic or foreign rival, and now the E6 is set to be released before the mass-produced electrics from Honda and Nissan. Our verdict.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Marc Gunther Last Updated: April 13, 2009: 9:29 AM ET Warren Buffett with BYDs E6. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. tons of carbon dioxide.

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