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lithium air batteries

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by zchehab, Jan 15, 2007.

  1. zchehab

    zchehab New Member

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    What do you guys think of the lithium air battery technology and its potential for use in EV. Some sources say that it can have an energy density of 5000W/KG.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(znc @ Jan 15 2007, 01:39 AM) [snapback]375732[/snapback]</div>
    Up to 11,600 Wh/kg theoretically (vs 46 Wh/kg of the Prius NiMH pack).

    This means a 25kg Li-Air pack could contain 290 kWh and power an EV for 1,200 miles before needing replaced.

    However, you can't recharge a Li-Air pack at home, it needs to be taken out and replaced with a fresh one. The spent pack is recharged chemically at a factory.
     
    #2 clett, Jan 15, 2007
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