Posted by on April 5, 2012
Electric Automobile Batteries
An entirely new type of nanomaterial developed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could enable the next generation of high-power rechargeable lithium (Li)-ion batteries for electric automobiles, as well as batteries for laptop computers, mobile phones, and other portable devices.
The new material, dubbed a “nanoscoop” because its shape resembles a cone with a scoop of ice cream on top, can withstand extremely high rates of charge and discharge that would cause conventional electrodes used in today’s Li-ion batteries to rapidly deteriorate and fail. The nanoscoop’s success lies in its unique material composition, structure, and size.
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Posted by on October 21, 2010
Mitsubishi looking to sell electric car in Brazil
Mitsubishi is in talks with the Brazilian government over an electric car it wants to introduce in Latin America’s largest nation in 2013.
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Posted by on September 26, 2010
American Axle to set up joint venture with Saab to produce electric drive systems
Bloomberg News Service – (Bloomberg) — American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. has agreed to set up a joint venture with Saab Automobile , the Swedish carmaker owned by Spyker Cars NV , to make electric all-wheel drive systems and electric and hybrid drivelines. The joint venture, called e-AAM Driveline Systems , will also sell products to other carmakers, Saab said. “The new and innovative …
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Posted by on September 25, 2010
Making electric cars safe and sound
They may be cleaner than their gas-guzzling cousins, but manufacturers are increasingly concerned that electric cars’ near-silent motors could pose a problem for pedestrians navigating city streets.
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Posted by on September 17, 2010
Toyota Executive: To Consider Introducing Electric Vehicle In China – Kyodo
Toyota Executive: To Consider Introducing Electric Vehicle In China – Kyodo
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