THE NEVER ENDING PROBLEM OF SLOW CHARGING BATTERIES COULD WELL BE AT AN END SOON Yes there are criticisms of electric vehicles, probably the most commonly-heard is that their batteries take far too long to recharge – after all, limited range wouldn’t be such a big deal if the cars could be juiced up while [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2011 by Editor
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CHARGING YOUR BATTERY IN ONLY MINUTES IS POSSIBLE A diagram of a lithium-ion battery constructed using Braun’s nanostructured bicontinuous cathode (left), and a scanning electron microscope image of the nanostructure (right) (Image: Paul Braun, University of Illinois) Of all the criticisms of electric vehicles, probably the most commonly-heard is that their batteries take too long [...]
Posted on July 6th, 2011 by Editor
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Breath & air-powered for non-existent batteries Lithium-air batteries are currently in the works, and IBM predicts that batteries “that use the air we breath to react with energy-dense metal” will result in smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries that last ten times longer than today’s lithium-ion types. Whilst such batteries could be used in everything from cars [...]
Posted on December 30th, 2010 by Editor
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Posted on November 18th, 2010 by Editor
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America’s first public-use quick-charge station for electric vehicles opens Portland General Electric and NEC have joined forces to declare North America’s first public-use, quick-charge station for electric vehicles open for business. Heralded as a tipping point for the roll-out of electric vehicles in the U.S., the Takasago Rapid Charging Station is said to provide batteries [...]
Posted on August 13th, 2010 by Editor
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STAR POWER USING LASERS FOR ENERGY DRIVE A view inside the National Ignition Facility’s target chamber, a space easily big enough for technicians to stand inside. It is hoped the NIF will eventually be a major source of carbon-free energy. (Credit: Lawrence Livermore National Lab) LIVERMORE, Calif.–Think clean energy is a fantasy? What if the [...]
Posted on June 7th, 2010 by Editor
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• Beautiful Earth Group solar EV Charger: New York-based Beautiful Earth Group has launched a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Red Hook, Brooklyn, which is powered entirely by a 235W photovoltaic system. The off-grid modular station is constructed of recycled shipping containers and can charge a range of plug-in electric vehicles including the BMW [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
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• Solar Plug-In Car Station: Designed by Tom Miller, the Solar Plug-in Car Station project aims to minimize the impact of EVs on the environment by providing solar recharging stations at convenient locations. The design has a standard kit of parts that can easily be installed and incentivized with discounted parking. The control unit is [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
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ELECTRIC CHARGE CAR STATIONS ON THE WAY Hopefully in the near a future majority of vehicles will be powered by electricity. Not only will these vehicles prove to be inexpensive to fuel, but will also ensure a healthier environment. However, this move towards cleaner highways will burden the grid, which is also striving to get [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
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SOLAR CHARGING STATION IN FRANKFURT -GERMANY Evergreen Solar has installed its new solar charging station in a high-traffic area in Frankfurt, Germany. The solar “fuel” station provides free battery charging for small-scale electric vehicles including Velotaxis, Segways, electric bikes and scooters. Sourced and Published by Henry Sapiecha 5th May 2010
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
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