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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

New Factor could Limit the Life of Hybrid and Electric Car Batteries

New Factor could Limit the Life of Hybrid and Electric Car Batteries

Columbus OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2012
A new study of the batteries commonly used in hybrid and electric-only cars has revealed an unexpected factor that could limit the performance of batteries currently on the road. Researchers led by Ohio State University engineers examined used car batteries and discovered that over time lithium accumulates beyond the battery electrodes - in the "current collector," a sheet of copper whichhttp://www.spacemart.com/reports/New_Factor_could_Limit_the_Life_of_Hybrid_and_Electric_Car_Batteries_999.html
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