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Maxell claims Li-Ion with 20 times the power

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by fthorn, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    Maxell boosts battery capacity by factor of 20 | News | TechRadar UK


    Hitachi Maxell claims new Li-ion battery with 20x the power - Engadget


     
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    Yes, and Violet Fuel Cells supposedly has a 15 kw/liter density stack. The new Honda FCX car out in CA this year for fleet lease has about 1.5 kw/liter.

    All these supposed "breakthrough" products are great - if they really exist for actual application and not just bench test numbers. Show me the consumer products!
    We only have about 4 years to make a rapid transition and drop the floor out from individual transportation oil use before it really hits the fan.
     
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  3. David Beale

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    Note that one of the associated companies is the parent of Subaru. An STi hybrid?

    15 kW/litre = very powerful bomb. I'm sure they will take "measures" to ensure it is not detonatable. ;)
     
    #3 David Beale, Jun 2, 2008
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    4 years?

    Diesel has gone up almost 3/gallon in 12 months.
     
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