Lithium-air batteries' high energy density could extend range of electric vehicles
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 15:01
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- For today's electric vehicles that run on lithium-ion batteries, one of the biggest downsides is the limited range between recharging. Over the past several years, researchers have been working on an alternative battery called a lithium-air battery. These batteries could significantly increase the range of electric vehicles due to their high energy density, which could theoretically be equal to the energy density of gasoline.