A century
ago, more automobiles were powered by electricity than by gasoline.
(April 22, 2012) But the
need for longer travel ranges, the availability of a more affordable fuel
source and a reliable power infrastructure soon turned internal combustion
engines into the predominant means of motor transportation.
Now drivers
are considering a move away from gasoline and back to electricity as an ideal
source for automotive power, but big challenges remain. IBM and partners are
working on solving one of the biggest barriers to widespread electric vehicle
adoption: limited battery range.