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Stanford Researchers “Revolutionary Development” Nanowire Reinvents Li-Ion Batteries

December 22, 2007 By: Eco-Thinker Category: Eco-Innovations, Eco-Science, Electric Car Revolution, Green Home, Sustainable Living

Could this possibly mean what we think it means for electric cars? The question this raises is, if the Tesla, for a commonly known example, can travel 240 miles on a charge, will the new design allow for a 2,400 mile trip? It appears that little change to the size of the battery itself will be needed, but a major change to the life of the battery could result from the newer version.