'Nanoscoops' Could Spark New Generation of Electric Automobile Batteries

Does this mean we can have a long range car like the Tesla that will charge in a few minutes instead of hours? If so, maybe the "big oil" companies will buy up this technology and bury it like they have so many other fuel saving technologies.

Seriously, a development which would make electric autos more convenient for the average person to use would launch them into the competitive arena in a big way. There are, however some problems. The cost of the materials for manufacture could put it beyond the reach of the average consumer in a normal free market economy. Also, the lithium is a "rare earth" metal and we may be at the mercy of foreign countries for an adequate supply (sound familiar?).

But, modern research and engineering may discover something else that performs as well as Lithium and costs less and is easier to obtain. It's been done before!

Jay Paul of MI 4:20PM January 07, 2011