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The Battery Revolution Is Just Getting Started

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Gordon Moore himself told us so in his seminal 1965 magazine article, in which he predicted that we would be able to double the number of components in a digital integrated circuit every year for the next 10 years (turns out he was a pessimist). Batteries are key to decarbonizing our economies. But it'll never happen.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chrysler LLC and A123Systems signed an agreement stating that A123Systems will supply energy storage systems for Chryslers first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery-only Electric Vehicles. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

↓ ↑ report 6 jzj 3:24PM (4/15/2009) Polo, First, there will indeed be need for such fast charging at home because the future of a renewable energy grid will depend upon V2G energy storage, and that will require fast in-out charging. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate.