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What is a solid-state battery?

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EV FAQ: All your electric car questions answered READ MORE: Will my battery go flat if I leave my EV parked for too long? Many modern 12-volt batteries instead use a goopy acidic gel electrolyte, removing the need for maintenance. READ MORE: Do EV batteries wear out? So what’s an electrolyte? Two types of material are used.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. It is also flex so that future biomass fuels such as cellulosic ethanol, methanol can be used (no oil). Learn your facts before you post please.

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