EV Batteries Improved By New Software

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Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute are developing software that simulates lithium-ion batteries in hopes of improving efficiency in electric vehicles. Read more →

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In Rust Belt, Energy-Storage Gets Boost

Southern California Edison, Tehachapi wind power

In the heart of the Rust Belt, a company wins a state grant to move forward on a lithium-ion system for storing up to 1 megawatt of renewably produced power. Read more →

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Luxury Yacht Stores Wind Power For Later

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The largest plug-in electric-hybrid yacht ever comes with a lithium-ion battery pack, regenerated by wind power, that quietly powers thrust and amenities. Read more →

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Are EV Batteries Really All That Green?

A study calculated the life-cycle impact of the lithium ion batteries in electric vehicles and finds that their impact relies largely on electricity sources. Read more →

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Wearable Batteries Produced Via Virus?

M13 bacteriophage

An MIT researcher recently presented findings indicating that the M13 bacteriophage could be used to develop clothing that produces electricity. Read more →

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American Nissan Leaf Battery Production Plant Breaks Ground

Nissan Leaf plant

Nissan has broken ground on a U.S.-based battery production plant for its upcoming Leaf electric car which will sit alongside another plant being converted for production of the rest of the vehicle. Read more →

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Scalable Electric Vehicle Platform Lets You Build EV Of Your Dreams

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Have an itch to scratch about building your own body design for a cool electric vehicle? A company named Trexa is offering up a customizable electric vehicle platform to help you scratch. Read more →

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US DoE Working To Develop Lithium-Air Batteries

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Researchers at the US Department of Energy's Argonne Laboratory are working on developing the lithium-air battery, a technology that promises to store nearly as much energy as gasoline--but results are nowhere in sight. Read more →

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Chevy Volt Prepares For Production In Michigan

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General Motors recently announced that it has converted an empty facility in Michigan to a production-ready lithium ion battery manufacturing site, setting the stage for production of the 2011 Chevy Volt. Read more →

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