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.
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