(Phys.org)—Fans call it the first "electric super car" for a reason. The UK-built on Thursday smashed the UK electric car land-speed record, topping 151 mph. The Nemesis was at an airfield near York, completing two runs ...
Sometimes even batteries can use a boost of energy, according to the focus of a Kansas State University graduate student's research.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 27, 2012
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Around this time next year, General Motors will unveil its first all-electric car since the EV-1. It's a battery version of the Spark mini-car that's hitting the showrooms now. In both gas and electric versions, the Spark ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 21, 2012
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I love the idea of electric cars. But I wasn't enamored with the Ford Focus Electric.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 4, 2012
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Most electric cars, from the Tesla Model S to the Nissan Leaf, run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries – a pricey technology that accounts for more than half of the vehicle's total cost. One promising alternative is ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 18, 2012
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I am now a member of a select club: I'm one of the very few who has driven Tesla's new all-electric Model S luxury sedan.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 18, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Lithium ion batteries drive devices from electric cars to smartphones. And society is demanding more batteries with more capacity from each battery.
Nanophysics
Jun 28, 2012
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Stanford University scientists have breathed new life into the nickel-iron battery, a rechargeable technology developed by Thomas Edison more than a century ago.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 26, 2012
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Toyota Motor is expanding a tie-up with Germany's BMW on hybrid and fuel-cell vehicle technology as the global automakers push further into the "green" market, a report said on Monday.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 25, 2012
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A US manufacturer said Tuesday it had developed a new automotive battery which can perform in extreme temperatures, offering the potential to cut the cost of making electric cars.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 12, 2012
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