Leyden Energy constructed a new type of lithium-ion battery that it claims has an energy density of 225 Wh/kg, nearly twice that of typical lithium-ion batteries, which is usually less than 120 Wh/kg.
Nanotune created supercapacitors which are comparable to lead acid batteries and they are even economically competitive with them due to their longer lifespan. As with any new technology, we will just have to wait and see where things go from here and hope that this technology becomes cheaper.
If I was Morpheus I could just say “Well, we can’t tell you what it is, you’d have to see it for yourself,” and this post would be over, but that would be lame, so here goes. The MATRIX is a new lithium-ion battery that will help reduce the need … [continued]
Ford’s goal of electrifying its fleet appears to be running on all cylinders. The company is creating battery electric versions of both of its award winners –2009 Car (Focus) and Truck (Transit Connect Van). Because energy storage will make or break the arrival of electric vehicles, Ford has joined GM … [continued]
