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Impressive numbers. If Amprius could make a battery for the Leaf, with double the energy density and capable of 6,000 charge cycles, that would get over 800,000 miles before needing a battery change. In a cell phone, the battery would last over 16 years if charged every day. Hopefully "near-term" isn't 10 years out.
Commented May 14, 2012 on Double-walled silicon nanotube anode for Li-ion batteries shows long cycle life at Green Car Congress
Double-walled silicon nanotube anode for Li-ion batteries shows long cycle life
TEM images of an individual DWSiNT before (a) and after (b) lithiation, respectively. They show the tube wall expanded towards the inside, while the outside diameter of the tube remains constant. Wu et al., Supplementary Material. Click to enlarge. Although silicon has a large charge storag...
If anyone is interested, put the following co-ordinates into google maps for a view from above:
36.173946,-120.386149
@mahonj, When the oil runs out, they could tack a turbine on it and generate electricity.
Commented Oct 4, 2011 on Chevron Technology Ventures launches world’s largest solar enhanced-oil-recovery project at Green Car Congress
Chevron Technology Ventures launches world’s largest solar enhanced-oil-recovery project
Chevron Technology Ventures, a division of Chevron USA Inc. that identifies, evaluates and demonstrates emerging technologies, launched a demonstration project to test the viability of using solar energy to produce oil. The project uses more than 7,600 mirrors to focus the sun’s energy onto a so...
The petroleum industry profits must be down.
Commented Oct 1, 2011 on UK DfT to launch consultation on increasing highway speed limit to 80 mph at Green Car Congress
UK DfT to launch consultation on increasing highway speed limit to 80 mph
UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced a consultation on increasing the motorway speed limit in England and Wales to 80 mph (129 km/h). Hammond said the current limit of 70 mph (113 km/h) is out of date and that the higher limit would give the economy a boost. The proposal was imme...
The LEAF has LED lighting. Says so in the article, "The LEAF currently uses an LED system from Valeo and its partner in Japan, Ichikoh, unveiled as a world premier on the LEAF."
Commented May 30, 2011 on OSRAM says automotive lighting trending to all-LED; particular benefits for electric vehicles at Green Car Congress
OSRAM says automotive lighting trending to all-LED; particular benefits for electric vehicles
Projected global LED penetration in vehicle production. Source: OSRAM Sylvania. Click to enlarge. The automotive market is inevitably trending to LED lighting for reasons of reliability, appearance, functionality and efficiency, says OSRAM SYLVANIA. OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH (...
joookes,
From Wikipedia, "Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., a Japanese automotive components supplier belonging to the Toyota Group, supplies the hybrid continuously variable transmission for the Escape Hybrid." Ford is using part of the Toyota hybrid system, so Sam Abuelsamid isn't entirely correct.
Commented Apr 23, 2011 on Ford rolls out electrified vehicle plan at Shanghai show; new energy vehicle demonstration fleet at Green Car Congress
Ford rolls out electrified vehicle plan at Shanghai show; new energy vehicle demonstration fleet
At Auto Shanghai 2011, Ford outlined its electrified vehicle plan in China with the Asian debut of the company’s latest electrified vehicles and a plan to have a demonstration fleet of new energy vehicles in the country early next year. The debut of the Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi plug-in hybri...
Nick,
Teslas are the only production EVs that draw that much current. The Ford Focus EV will only draw 27.5 amps. That's less than an electric clothes dryer. The Volt, LEAF, i-MiEV and Fit EV draw 13.75 amps. I doubt there will be any infrastructure problems. Unless of course, if you live in an area where there are quite a few Teslas.
Commented Apr 8, 2011 on Pike Research says lack of technical standards could hinder utilities’ readiness for EVs; forecasts $5.1B in spending from 2010-2015 on EV IT systems at Green Car Congress
Pike Research says lack of technical standards could hinder utilities’ readiness for EVs; forecasts $5.1B in spending from 2010-2015 on EV IT systems
EV IT investment by segment, United States: 2010-2015. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. Utilities will face a host of new infrastructure requirements to support the increased power demand that will result from customers plugging in to recharge. The majority of EV service equipment (EV...
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