July 18, 2012

Stanford-SLAC team uses X-ray imaging to observe running batteries in real time




Stanford-SLAC team uses X-ray imaging to observe running batteries in real time

Stanford Report, July 18, 2012

Most electric cars, from the Tesla Model S to the Nissan Leaf, run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries – a pricey technology that accounts for more than half of the vehicle's total cost.  One promising alternative is the lithium-sulfur battery, which can theoretically store five times more energy at a much lower cost.

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