Energy density comparison Chart

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Staff

Very interesting how far down the chart the LI battery is on the chart. Bottom left.

Chart from Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Energy_density.svg

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GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Staff

This is good news that our national labs are contributing to new technology and not the war effort alone.

Automaker Can Use Cutting-Edge Battery Technology Throughout Supply Chain

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Listen to the press conference. Very interesting about the chemistry

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‘Nanoscoops’ batteries that charge ‘40 times faster than conventional ones’

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Staff

Could this lead to better charging times for BEV cars?

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Carwings

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Staff

New Nissan leaf iPhone app let you simulate the car
experience


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EV-Charge America:

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Staff

EV-Charge America: Leading the way for electric vehicle charging infrastructure – Los Angeles green building | Examiner.com

http://www.examiner.com/green-building-in-los-angeles/ev-charge-america-leading-the-way-for-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure

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$5/gallon by 2012

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Staff

Our cheap gas vacation is coming to an end. Ex-Shell Pres sees $5/gallon by 2012. http://fb.me/RIq2vSHg”

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Charging electric cars at the Cracker Barrel

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Staff

Charging electric cars at the Cracker Barrel | MNN – Mother
Nature Network
http://www.mnn.com/transportation/cars/blogs/charging-electric-cars-at-the-cracker-barrel

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Next gen GM electrics

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Staff

2011 Chevy Volt Builds on Earlier GM Electrification Efforts
Learning from Fuel Cells, Generators and Traction Motors All Contributed

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Electric Charging Station Locations

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Staff

Here is a list of To find electric charging stations, select a state on the map below. The database will generate a detailed list of stations verified to offer electricity as an alternative fuel for plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles. To map electric charging stations near a specific address or city, use the Alternative Fueling Station Locator.

Electric Charging Station Locations

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Jay Leno Picks up his Volt

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Staff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEUa0_17lsI

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