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Electric Vehicle Battery Tips

The following types of batteries have
the potential to power electric vehicles:
• Lead-Acid—Provides a low-cost,
low-range (less than 100 miles)
option with a 3-year life cycle.
• Nickel-Metal Hydride—Offers a
greater driving range and life cycle,
but is currently more expensive
than lead-acid batteries.


 

 

• Nickel-Cadmium—Offers a range of
100 miles, a long life, and faster
recharges than lead-acid batteries,
but is more expensive and has lower
peak power and recharging efficiency.
• Lithium-Ion—Offers the potential
for a long driving range and life
cycle, but is currently very costly.
• Zinc-Air—Currently under development.
Provides superior performance
compared to current battery
technology.
• Flywheels—Currently under development.
Could be capable of storing a
larger amount of energy in smaller,
lighter weight systems than chemical
batteries.