Li-Ion breakthrough can change the face of electric cars

A while back, we heard that Lithium deposits are running short and may run out by 2015. Now, a team of South Korean researchers, led by professor Cho Jaephil, claims a breakthrough that will increase the potential of Li-ion batteries by nearly 1000 percent. The key is a three-dimensional porous silicon graphite cathode, which can hold ten-times the number of Li-ions as compared to the conventional graphite cathode.

While this holds great significance in a number of electronic devices, it could deal with the most nagging problem in electric vehicles – the range. With greater charge available, battery packs will be able to power vehicles for a longer duration, proportionally increasing the range by a factor of up to 10 times (ideally). The same can also be applied to get more power and performance out of these vehicles. This definitely will help in making electric vehicles more mainstream, powerful, less fussy and easier to maintain.

Via: ZoomiLife/ EurekAlert