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Thermal Energy Storage Is No Longer Just Hot Air

Cars That Think

They gradually lose capacity with each discharge and recharge cycle, and they can be fire hazards. The whole system, which can hold five to twelve hours’ worth of electricity discharging at full power, costs a half-million pounds. An additional set of shipping containers will double the storage capacity, and so on.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Buyerswill purchase the car – at about the same price as a conventional model –but lease the batteries from a third-party energy supplier for a monthly feeequivalent to the fuel costs for an economical petrol or diesel car. Witha 60-mile range, most felt the need to recharge after 30 miles or so. Mike, Epworth, UK Ok.