One of the major hurdles to rapid roll-out of electric cars is range anxiety (although I think ranges are now sufficient for me to consider an electric car next time around - assuming I live that long). However, a recent report in the Guardian indicates that rapid charge batteries may well be very close to commercialisation. If this comes to fruition it could be a game-changer. What is also fascinating is that it just might be the development that finally gives Li-ion batteried cars the edge over hydrogen-based technologies. Whether that will also be true for heavier vehicles (buses and bulk transporters, for instance) is moot. Watch this space!
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