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Battery Technology

 
Battery technology has become a hot topic in the green movement because of the last decade's developments to make batteries more environmentally friendly. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are widely used in both consumer and defense applications, such as cellular telephones and notebook computers; they also store energy needed to run power tools, medical equipment and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
 
They are considered safer, less expensive and more environmentally friendly than most other rechargeable batteries. Research programs are developing new and less costly versions of rechargeable lithium batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. Lithium batteries offer both high energy-storage capacity and an environmentally benign alternative to the harmful lead used in conventional batteries.
(Source: Research.gov, DOE / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Battery Technology

  • The Porsche 918 Spyder: An electrified bat out of hell

    Fri, May 17 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Move over Tesla, here comes a plug-in hybrid capable of 211 mph and zero to 125 mph in less than eight seconds. They're talking about 78 mpg, but not when the big V-8 is really roaring.

  • Tesla on a roll, selling more electric cars than anyone else

    Thu, May 09 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, and it's selling more plug-in cars than GM or Nissan. The stock is soaring, and Consumer Reports is raving.

  • Electric cars too expensive? Try renting the battery pack instead of buying it

    Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 11:26 AM

    European electric car buyers have been getting lease options, and so will Americans who go for the new version of the Smart Electric Drive.

  • New York: If electric vehicles can make it here...

    Wed, Mar 13 2013 at 10:57 AM

    California is still the undisputed leader when it comes to rolling out electric cars, with 40 percent of the vehicles nationwide. But despite cold weather, New York is very up-and-coming, thanks to aggressive government programs and public support.

  • Hybrid cars are near a tipping point

    Thu, Jan 24 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Hybrids are 3 percent of the U.S. market, but growing fast. The green technology is rapidly pushing into the mainstream.

  • BMW and Toyota advance battery technology agreement

    Thu, Jan 24 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Automakers working on development of lithium-air batteries, a more powerful, energy-dense improvement on today’s lithium-ion batteries.

  • World's first flexible lithium ion battery engineered

    Thu, Jan 17 2013 at 12:00 PM

    A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery by using nanomaterials that behave like polymers in the battery's construction

  • The Detroit Auto Show: Muscle cars with green hearts

    Mon, Jan 14 2013 at 4:08 PM

    There are few new EVs, but plenty of performance cars -- with eco mode. Yes, it's possible to drive a rip-roaring V-8 Corvette and get nearly 30 mpg.

  • A sailing race around the world...on eco power

    Thu, Dec 27 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Javier Sanso is the only competitor in the grueling round-the-world solo yacht race known as the Vendee Globe to use 100 percent renewable energy. If it were a movie, he'd win. But right now he's in eighth place.

  • Crowdsourcing your car

    Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Jay Rogers thinks cars can be built by online communities. And why not use open-source architecture that allows constant and regular improvements from an energized group of computer-aided designers?

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