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Energy Dense Battery Extends The Range Of Electric Cars
March 6, 2012
Ever considered buying an electric car? Probably not as they historically have quite a short running period - after which they need recharging again. In addition the initial cost of an electric car can be quite costly - especially when you compare the cost of a small petrol powered vehicle.
With the rising cost of motoring, including car insurance, car maintenance, road tax and fuel, it’s important to many of us to keep the cost of motoring to an affordable level where possible.
The introduction of a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery by Envia Systems in Newark, USA could be set to change all that.
The battery is said to have the highest energy density known to have been recorded at 400 watt-hours per kilogram, with a range of 300 miles. However, with an estimated cost of $25,000 the company have said that they are looking to slash the prices of electric cars to make them more affordable for main-stream customers.
Commenting on behalf of the company, CEO Atul Kapadia stated:
"My dream is to build an automotive supply-chain for the electric car in the United States and reduce our dependence on foreign oil."
ARPA-E, one of the firms initial investors, also commented:
"Envia's new battery technology represents exactly the kind of innovation and breakthroughs that ARPA-E is looking for from the American research and development community."
The spokesperson went on to add that they hope "this low cost of high density battery technology enables widespready adoption of electric vehicles across the country and around the World."
With the increasing improvements in car technology – including black box insurance (telematics), in-car apps and navigation technology this high density electric battery could help evolve motor technology further.
Source: http://www.siliconvalley.com/news/ci_20051131