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Is This the Key to Vastly Better Batteries?

technology review -- Researchers are experimenting with a handful of ideas that could make batteries vastly better than they are today, which could lead to more affordable electric cars and cheaper ways to store solar power to use at night. But many of these approaches have one thing in common: they aren't practical because of the shortcomings of existing battery electrolytes.
Jerry Martin, CEO and cofounder of a small startup in Colorado, says his company—Boulder Ionics—is developing a type of electrolyte that would enable high-performance batteries. The electrolyte, made from ionic liquids—salts that are molten below 100 °C—can operate at high voltages and temperatures, isn't flammable, and doesn't evaporate. Ionic liquids are normally expensive to produce, but Boulder Ionics is developing a cheaper manufa

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 7:08:09 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse it has to prove itself in the marketplace. But if it works, great for the company.
jimraehl Champion Author Utah Posts:7,044 Points:1,632,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:18:48 AM Ignore jimraehl Report Abuse Technology will win again.
robaloma Champion Author Houston Posts:2,581 Points:687,625 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 6:15:30 AM Ignore robaloma Report Abuse Ok
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,066 Points:1,618,325 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 12:20:32 AM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse It is a shame that more do not read the whole article. The only way we all get better and more affordable products is through research. It is expecially crucial to meeting our future energy needs. It is also amazing and incredible as to the disappearance of all comments on the well read news article after 8:30 pm! What happened PD?
99church Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,801 Points:358,040 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:25:01 PM Ignore 99church Report Abuse Battery storage has always been an big issue with electric cars, better battery technology is the key to electric cars
aggietim Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,746 Points:690,375 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:14:24 PM Ignore aggietim Report Abuse ok
Mr.Dirt Champion Author Albany Posts:8,346 Points:2,507,650 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:00:48 PM Ignore Mr.Dirt Report Abuse ok sounds good
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:22,047 Points:1,381,005 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:59:53 PM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse Better energy storage is the key to getting off fossil fuels & nuclear.
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:16,670 Points:3,027,595 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:58:33 PM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse Try them in real cars.
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,704 Points:2,150,645 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:58:28 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse Only time will tell but then most things get better all the time?
jwduke1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:15,604 Points:3,068,265 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:57:19 PM Ignore jwduke1 Report Abuse Anything has to be better....
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:56:46 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse maybe there is enough pressure out there to get the battery research on the fast track - we need better battery technology
geoutpb Champion Author Midland Odessa Posts:4,608 Points:1,063,285 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:55:32 PM Ignore geoutpb Report Abuse It took one hundred years to get cars to were they are today. It will take decades to improve all the electric technology out there.
Daddybud Champion Author North Carolina Posts:6,270 Points:1,360,780 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:47:37 PM Ignore Daddybud Report Abuse i KNEW THEY COULD DO THIS ANYWAY. jUST NO AVAILABLE.
BM4225 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:10,099 Points:2,091,045 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:46:45 PM Ignore BM4225 Report Abuse Even though most people drive less than 40 miles round trip to work, we still take longer trips on weekends now and then.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,920 Points:1,530,995 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:44:31 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse It's new and improved. BUY NOW and we'll double our offer.
stevencr Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,636 Points:1,430,765 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:44:04 PM Ignore stevencr Report Abuse I hope this is not another Solyndra.
MacDad614 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,021 Points:1,172,665 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:40:46 PM Ignore MacDad614 Report Abuse Will they be safe when they are carried onto airplanes or used in vehicles that go from sea level to mile-high cities like Denver and U.S. National Parks and U.S. National Monuments like Cedar Breaks (10,000 feet altitude)?
TopGunn Champion Author Baltimore Posts:9,161 Points:2,611,305 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:38:50 PM Ignore TopGunn Report Abuse "Improve' all you want. No EV or hybrid for me.
BeulahME Champion Author Maine Posts:1,106 Points:443,840 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:37:54 PM Ignore BeulahME Report Abuse no
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,974 Points:1,116,705 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:36:12 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse Like any technology it could only get better.
indrix All-Star Author Toronto Posts:582 Points:161,790 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:32:44 PM Ignore indrix Report Abuse ok
MadTraveler Champion Author Idaho Posts:2,082 Points:572,100 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:27:16 PM Ignore MadTraveler Report Abuse Good. How about the disposal issues?
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,502 Points:533,975 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:27:03 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse This would not lessen the cost but will probably increase the cost. Long live the internal combustion engine.
fire@53 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:11,808 Points:2,765,075 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:25:10 PM Ignore fire@53 Report Abuse Hope it works out!
032946 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,834 Points:4,039,070 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:22:37 PM Ignore 032946 Report Abuse They would still be out of reach for the average consumer.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,285 Points:1,633,945 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:21:37 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse COOL! GOOD LUCK!
craigsf38 Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,688 Points:1,506,030 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:19:15 PM Ignore craigsf38 Report Abuse Yes it is and I hope soon
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,165 Points:1,113,865 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:16:36 PM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse SOMEBODY will get there.
Romey08 Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,311 Points:1,436,490 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:16:29 PM Ignore Romey08 Report Abuse Like any technology, it could only get better
DaisysMomNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:959 Points:200,850 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:15:55 PM Ignore DaisysMomNC Report Abuse Hope this is successful. Right now there is no way I would sink money into an electric car.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,521 Points:929,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:15:20 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse A better mouse trap is in the making.
rodzilla123 Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,380 Points:1,029,615 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 6:15:05 PM Ignore rodzilla123 Report Abuse Best of luck with all of that. I wish you all success.
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:22,047 Points:1,381,005 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 4:55:08 PM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse Follow the science. Thanks for sharing NHLiveFree.
carlm5 Sophomore Author Washington Posts:230 Points:142,705 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 12:32:56 PM Ignore carlm5 Report Abuse This is cool. Li-ion batteries were already way cool compared to regular Ni-Cad, and NiMH. This sounds like the next big step.
mageetp Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,185 Points:621,655 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 12:15:10 PM Ignore mageetp Report Abuse Sounds promising, keep up the good R&D.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,417 Points:1,468,620 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 12:09:01 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Technology continues to march forward. We'll wait and see if this idea works.
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,130 Points:1,293,470 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 12:00:57 PM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse Wishful thinking
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,276 Points:754,315 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:58:09 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door... still hasn't happened. I'm afraid it's going to take someone to think way out of the box to produce a better battery. Hopefully I'll be able to see it in my lifetime.
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,403 Points:1,138,790 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:55:35 AM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse Hope it works and bring cost down on all batteries.
dieselme2011 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,583 Points:600,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:55:11 AM Ignore dieselme2011 Report Abuse Not holding my breath.
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,410 Points:2,002,270 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:49:08 AM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse Simple answer = no.
LongPlay Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:4,223 Points:1,235,370 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:44:35 AM Ignore LongPlay Report Abuse Don't hold your breath waiting for these "vastly better batteries"! You will likely die first!
Agent4492 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:49 Points:11,080 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:43:33 AM Ignore Agent4492 Report Abuse batteries and their weight have always held back electric tech.....hopefully these people will turn that around
knifeman9 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,655 Points:1,482,415 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:42:47 AM Ignore knifeman9 Report Abuse oh sure they are
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,175 Points:1,592,570 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:42:16 AM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse Blah, blah, blah....yet another guy with an idea to revolutionize the battery. Hear it all before. He's looking for a grant to carry his company another 5 years, then he will go bankrupt and make out like a bandit.
jacob5066 Champion Author College Station Posts:1,823 Points:425,840 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:42:08 AM Ignore jacob5066 Report Abuse Hopefully
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,446 Points:1,601,100 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:41:50 AM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse Why aren't they improving the electric cars to charge while being driven?
BMWer Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,061 Points:1,661,045 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:41:18 AM Ignore BMWer Report Abuse The batteries have to be better...but also cheaper
myambro Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,194 Points:1,048,625 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 11:41:13 AM Ignore myambro Report Abuse The Libs will want to give this company 100s of millions of dollars. If they are successful the Libs will then decry the profits the company makes while trying to stop the technology for one reason or another (their plant in Boulder may, somehow, possibly affect a butterfly in South Africa).