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.
Salford plugged in to electric car charging points
Electric car charging points will have to be installed in EVERY new residential garage under radical council plans. Bosses at Salford town hall want to use planning laws to introduce the rule. It is part of a drive to make the city more ‘green’ in the next 20 years.
Car Charging Group to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for the City of West Palm Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Car Charging Group Inc. , a provider of electric vehicle charging services with the mission to own and build-out a nationwide network of EV charging stations, announced it has completed the installations of seven EV charging stations for the city of West Palm Beach, Fl.
MPGomatic.com gets the lowdown on the Nissan Leaf plug-in electric car at the 2010 Washington Auto Show from Nissan’s Director of Product Planning and Advanced Technology Strategy, Mark Perry. The Leaf will be the first affordable mass market highway-capable pure electric vehicle (based on Lithium battery technology) from a major manufacturer.
After Disaster Hit Japan, Electric Cars Stepped Up
With oil refineries out of commission and clogged roads slowing gasoline deliveries, Japan turned to electric cars to help provide needed services after the earthquake and tsunami in March.
