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Battery to be Charged in 2 Minutes
Scientists reveal the battery that can be charged in just TWO minutes – and say it could revolutionise smartphones and electric cars Ultra-fast charging batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes New generation batteries have long lifespan of over 20 years Could have major implications for electric car…
Read MoreQuadruple revenues for lithium-ion batteries
Innovation across key industries to quadruple revenues for lithium-ion batteries 09/10/2014 Frost & Sullivan Market participants must find ways address cost and safety concerns, finds Frost & Sullivan. The global lithium-ion battery market is expected to witness exuberant growth in forthcoming years. Developing applications in the grid and renewable energy storage segment are helping boost…
Read MoreElectric cars are ready for the big time
Electric cars are ready for the big time. Are you? By Jeremy Laird, Aug 21, 2014 Motoring technology journalist Jeremy Laird argues the case in favour of EVs. Too expensive. Too little range. Impractical charging. Not enough real-world environmental benefits. Electric cars are a good idea in principle, but the technology isn’t ready for the…
Read MoreNew Lithium Battery uses Peroxide
New Lithium-Ion Battery Uses Peroxide To Boost Energy Density By 7 Times: Report By Antony Ingram Chevrolet Spark EV at CCS fast charging station in San Diego. All electric vehicles currently in production use some form of lithium-ion chemistry in their battery packs. Finding ways of improving that chemistry is therefore very important–the aim…
Read MoreGetting more life out of Lithium-ion Batteries
A new “simple and elegant” theoretical model developed by scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Rice University could accelerate battery innovation. The research was published in the July 11 edition of the journal Physical Review Letters. Livermore, California (PRWEB) July 24, 2014 Your cell phone may stay charged longer due to advances in…
Read More30% Alt Energy Cars for China
China Aims for 30 Percent of State Cars to Use Alternative Energy Monday July 14, 2014, 4:05pm PDT By Vivien Diniz+ – Exclusive to Lithium Investing News In an attempt to clear the air, China has issued a ruling that requires 30 percent of all government vehicle purchases to be for alternative energy vehicles by…
Read More6 Types of Lithium Batteries
6 Types of Lithium-ion Batteries Thursday July 10, 2014, 4:00pm PDT By Staff Writer+ – Exclusive to Lithium Investing News Lithium-ion batteries are essential to modern technology, powering smartphones, laptops, medical devices and even electric cars. However it is important to note that rather than using lithium metal for battery technologies, manufacturers commonly use lithium…
Read MoreTesla Goes Open Source
Tesla Goes Open Source, Ganfeng Lithium Goes for Vertical Integration Monday June 16, 2014, 5:39pm PDT By Vivien Diniz+ – Exclusive to Lithium Investing News Last week, Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) founder Elon Musk took what could prove to be a revolutionary step in the electric vehicle (EV) race by scrapping the patents on Tesla vehicles. Musk…
Read MoreFord and Samsung Next-Gen Battery Tech
Ford and Samsung Research Next-Generation Battery Technology MORE INFO Ford Buyer’s Guide SAN FRANCISCO–June 3, 2014: Dual-battery system research combines lithium-ion with lead-acid batteries enabling regenerative braking and greater fuel savings Ford and Samsung SDI research new ultra-lightweight lithium-ion battery concept that could one day render traditional lead-acid batteries obsolete Leveraging innovation in consumer electronics…
Read MoreElon Musk: Hundreds of Gigafactories Needed
Elon Musk: There Will Need To Be Hundreds Of Gigafactories May 18th, 2014 by James Ayre When Elon Musk and the Tesla crew announced that they’d be building a battery “Gigafactory,” that really shook up with electric vehicle and investment world. A Gigafactory, wow! So, when Elon Musk just casually slipped out a comment that there…
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