[decimon]

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute developed an entirely new type of nanomaterial that could enable the next generation of high-power rechargeable lithium (Li)-ion batteries for electric automobiles, laptop computers, mobile phones, and other devices. The material, called a “nanoscoop” because it resembles a cone with a scoop of ice cream on top, is shown in the above scanning electron microscope image. Nanoscoops can withstand extremely high rates of charge and discharge that would cause today’s Li-ion batteries to rapidly deteriorate and fail.

[decimon]

Quick draw ping.

[x_plus_one]

You can’t get a tow truck for an electric car since they have electrocuted too many drivers.

[TiAhr-02L]

The sooner we can tell the Middle East to use their oil for camel lube, the better.

[Eye of Unk]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardenclyffe_Tower

Tesla had an idea to transmit energy, its interesting that nobody has tried it even as proof of concept.

We have cell towers, why not Tesla Towers? Within range you get wireless energy, can re-charge or complete poer say an auto, or an aircraft.

[Eye of Unk]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardenclyffe_Tower

Tesla had an idea to transmit energy, its interesting that nobody has tried it even as proof of concept.

We have cell towers, why not Tesla Towers? Within range you get wireless energy, can re-charge or complete power say an auto, or an aircraft.

[DManA]

Exhibit Remarkable Power Density . . . could be charged and discharged at a rate 40 to 60 times faster than conventional battery anodes, while maintaining a comparable energy density.

Contradiction?

[smokingfrog]

Seems like the only way the electric car will ever be practical is if you can figure out a way to recharge it in a relatively short period of time and have a battery that is not nearly expensive as the ones we have now.

[mikrofon]

Nanoscoop	Nincompoop

[Fresh Wind]

A higher charging rate means more current flowing while the charge is in progress.

The Chevy Volt will charge in 6 hours at 12 amps (120 volts) and 3 hours at 16 amps (240 volts).

Imagine what would happen if you have batteries that you can charge 40 times faster.

The charging current would be roughly 40 times greater (for a correspondingly shorter time). Based on the quoted numbers, that would mean charging currents of 480 or 960 amps.

Now, check with your electric supplier to see what it would cost to install 1000 amp service to your house.