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Replying to: tpe (Nov 20, 2007 5:29 am) Let's hope so, but that statement in itself is pretty vague. Do they give what they based that statement on? I looked at the company. Tiny little thing...perhaps..perhaps.
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Replying to: reddroverr (Nov 25, 2007 2:37 pm) "Lithium ion batteries developed by the German company called Li-Tec, which is taking part in a development program with Bosch, "take up 30% less volume than those from Toyota" and "allow you to go three times further for the same weight than French models, " according to Li -Tec director Tim Schaefer. Li-Tec’s ‘Separion’ system consists of two lithium electrodes in an electrolyte, separated by a flexible ceramic membrane that reportedly provides greater thermal stability than has so far been achieved in lithium ion batteries. Their tendency to overheat is what led Toyota to delay installing li-ion batteries in the forthcoming third-generation Prius hybrid. Other consortia besides Bosch are also developing lithium ion battery technologies focused on thermal control." http://puregreencars.com/Green-Cars-News/Technology/Li-Tec-Reports-Lithium-Ion-B- attery-Breakthrough.html
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Replying to: reddroverr (Dec 12, 2007 1:07 pm) toshiba Not a lot of specifics in this article other than a 5 minute recharge time and 10 year lifespan. The field of companies conducting R&D on advancing battery technology is definitely getting crowded. |
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More electric vehicle news on the Alternate Route Perfect Storm? |
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I have a few questions about batteries for Electric Vehicle, especially by Thunder Sky (TS): 1. Is it really viable? I choose a TS product: MODEL NO：TS-LFP90AHA Nominal Capacity ：90AH Operating Voltage：2.5V～4.25V Weight：3kg±100g Dimensions：145×220×68（mm） Let me assume its votage is 4.00V, then the capacity of a battery is 4V x 90 Ah - 360 Wh. I know a 1.2ton-car driving at 100 km/h needs power of about 13 kw. Then a TS battery can drive the car by 360 Wh / 13 kw= 0.08 hours, i.e. 2.8 km. So to drive 280 km the car needs 100 pieces of batteries, weighting 300 kg. But it is unlikely to drive a car with 300 kg batteris. Was my calculation correct? 2. May I know the installed-based for ThunderSky automobiles, especially in Europe in 2005-2007? Who are its main customers? What sale growth do you expect - Any committed contract? 3. What's the difference for batteries used on Fuel-cell EV, Hybrid EV, and Battery EV? |
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Replying to: marketdisc (Jan 30, 2008 9:31 pm) Real world, it's often 1/2 of that. |
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Replying to: marketdisc (Jan 30, 2008 9:31 pm) http://www.evalbum.com/battb/THUN |
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Replying to: marketdisc (Jan 30, 2008 9:31 pm) 2. sounds like you want someone to do investment research for you. contact the company or other sources. |
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This looks like it really might happen: Mitsu MiEV coming soon to Japan, then the UK? USA when? When it comes to city cars, the Splash is the future for Suzuki – but can the same be said of Mitsubishi’s new i? Powered solely by electricity, it doesn’t emit any CO2 on the move and sprints from 0-60mph five seconds quicker than the petrol version. Called the i MiEV (which stands for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle), the car goes on sale in Japan next year and could make it here after that. Auto Express took a drive to see if it really is a glimpse of tomorrow’s world Apart from the stickers and a plug-in socket, the exterior is identical to the regular i. Inside, the only changes are the addition of a battery meter, while the auto box is swapped for a selector with two modes – Drive and Eco. Out goes the 660cc three-cylinder turbo petrol engine and in comes an electric motor running off lithium-ion batteries spread underneath the seats. Power is identical to the petrol car, at 63bhp, but torque is up from 85Nm to 180Nm. Response is instantaneous, and the i races from 0-60mph in less than nine seconds in virtual silence. Despite carrying an extra 180kg, it actually handles better than the petrol model, thanks to a lower centre of gravity, and it rides comfortably. Drive hard, though, and the batteries will run out within one hour – which is where Eco mode comes in. This drops power to 42bhp, and Mitsubishi claims you can travel 100 miles before recharging. Choose the special quick-charge mode, and you can refill the batteries to 80 per cent capacity in half an hour. |
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