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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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In this context, we … compare the driving range of electric vehicles from a full recharge and note that the driving miles per recharge time (min) for commercially viable battery technology is ~0.1–0.4 plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack). plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack). Click to enlarge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Batteries not ready. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By Detroit News ).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. Advanced lithium-ion battery chemistry has the capability of meeting consumer demands for performance, driving range and durability.

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