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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

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    Tue, Mar 13 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Lots of other electric car companies are flashier, but this China/California hybrid has a hyper-cautious strategy that makes sense as the electric vehicle market gets off to a slow start.

  • Five reasons gas prices rise

    Mon, Feb 27 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Forget the political bluster on gas pump pain. Prices go up for complicated factors that don't fit neatly on a bumper sticker. And presidents can't wave their magic wands and bring back $2.50 a gallon.

  • Electric dragsters and cool conversions at Florida's EV Expo

    Thu, Feb 23 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Some electric cars are home-brewed, ranging from insanely fast Porsche 911s and the White Zombie racer to a British Morris built in a backwoods shed. The EV Expo brought them all together with bike advocates and niche companies.

  • Thomas Edison celebrates a big birthday

    Sat, Feb 11 2012 at 10:04 AM

    America's premier inventor may have died 80 years ago, but he refuses to fade away.

  • Belgian battery can power 1,400 homes

    Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 10:52 AM

    The fuel cell converts the chemical energy from hydrogen into clean electricity by reacting to oxygen.

  • Nissan's Leaf: An electric family is coming

    Fri, Jan 20 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Americans have bought 10,000 of these battery EVs, and the electric fleet will soon be joined by a cargo van and a longer-range Infiniti version. Coming in 3 years, one of three fanciful concepts will see production.

  • The right's fight to kill EV subsidies (and the Chevy Volt)

    Fri, Jan 06 2012 at 3:51 PM

    It's political. The mantra is that electric cars shouldn't be government-subsidized, but some of the same critics of these programs have no problem with billions in welfare for oil companies.

  • 5 New Year's resolutions for green cars

    Fri, Dec 23 2011 at 12:08 PM

    The industry teed up in 2011, but in 2012 it needs to hit the ball onto the green. To avoid sand traps, here's a to-do list for the upcoming year.

  • The death of the 'Star Trek' EV

    Fri, Dec 09 2011 at 11:39 AM

    The three-wheeled Aptera 2e was a breathtaking vision, and the company almost made it work. It had a promise of government money in hand, but without private matching capital, the deal fell apart.

  • In praise of American cars

    Thu, Dec 08 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy. At GM, an unlikely hero named Bob Lutz gets at least some of the credit.

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