Eco Tech: Future Fuels: Lithium Ion Batteries

[slash2688]

what show is this

[DrMario2007baka]

And, some cars take advantage of Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries' huge current via pulse-train induction motor installed aside from the actual engine, much like BDLC (brushless DC) motor on steroids.

The only reason for that would be reduced consumption in fuel intake (hybrid cars do that, usually). They have HUGE Lithium Iron Phosphate battery banks in it - 92V and up to 2kA in energy. That's huge compared to laptop battery packs.

[DrMario2007baka]

They can blow up engine - some largest batteries are capable of doing 1kAmps short-circuit peak current (sealed Lead-acid batteries is a bit less on a side compared to Lithium-Ion). Starter motor is usually designed to handle 130A upon starting the engine - over that, it's basically molten solders inside. Car computer won't be harmed, only engine starter would be cooked instantly.

(Ignition wouldn't be affected - would benefit from extra currents to burn off stubborn oils in cyl. chambers.)

[48alfaone]

The average person 25 years ago drove 12000 miles a year. Where are we all going at 20,000 miles a year now? No one ever talks about how much the electrical cost will be. Will my electric bill be $900 a month instead of $130 now? Plus say $100 for gas. I spend $200 a month now for gas, plus $130 on power, that's $330 per month. Will this jump to $1000 a month with the electric car? If your at work, will your boss charge you $300 a month to charge your car at work? Help!

[ZerqTM]

more power this i like!

wonder if this technoligy would adapt over well to the laptop market..

it would be of great use for wearable computers..

(li-ion batteries are relativly safe.. but this seams better...)

[Ytsewolf]

I want to have a 1/4 mile commute so I can take the KillaCycle to work.

[OperationTailGunner]

Any innovation in battery technology will help us reduce the oil dependence. But...it will not stop those who want to "corner the market" on a crucial energy commodity. Just Google search "Lithium futures" and you will see the wall street financial gang drooling for a ways to tie up the supply the same way they do with oil.

Im afraid that the only true solution is a fuel that is not controlled by wallstreet..

(Greed-proof)

Also, Brazil is the main exporter of Lithium.

The new Saudi Arabia?

[aicram62]

This video is a clip from a television program. I can't change any of it. It will help if you can explain your problems with the scientists in language the geek challenged of us can understand.

[mastre0chief]

The comments about NiMH batteries is misleading. The Rav 4 ev with a 125 mile range on all electric has the NiMH batteries. Some of these vehicles are 10 years old and have gone as far as 200k miles & the battery pack is still functioning. The batteries showed when mentioning the NiMH batteries are heavy lead batteries. Please reedit your content. Lawrence Rhodes

[rtsoccerplayer]

lol that's what i was about to say

[liveoilfree]

The problem with lithium is not the fire issue; that's been solved. The problem is life-cycle cost, which this ignores. While it works on the Killacycle, GM chose not to use it...for some reason, eh?

[liveoilfree]

This is such complete and utter bullshit.

[aicram62]

Doug, when I first met you I thought you were someone to be respected and someone to learn from. All I've gotten from you is humiliation and insults. Even if what you're saying is true, I don't want to hear from you. Not anymore.

[airfueleddie]

He's a genius! Kudo's to Lee Ming Chin,(Hope I spelled that right)

[dragondulal]

lithium is one fucked shit