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Physorg.com -- Part of the headache of having to constantly recharge batteries is not just how often they need to be charged, but also the time it takes to charge them. In a new study, researchers have proposed a charging method that could greatly reduce the charging time of lithium-ion batteries, which are used in everything from electronic devices to electric vehicles. The new method uses an additional oscillating electric field (besides the charging field) that should be capable of charging a lithium-ion battery in a fraction of the time compared with traditional methods......

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Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:6,259 Points:1,579,565 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2010 6:08:10 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Does this method degrade the batteries life span?
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:6,534 Points:631,605 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 10:34:44 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse COBRALEADER writes: ... During World War II, the U.S. had diesel submarines that charged their batteries on the surface, and used the batteries while submerged. Why can't these educated idiots develop a system like the World War II submarines? ... ____ I was tempted to say that one of the biggest problems here is that our cars are not designed to be submerged so they can use the batteries. But I won't. Nope. Not gonna do that. It's always a good idea not to call someone an idiot until you're sure you're not one yourself. Modern hybrids use their engines and their brakes to charge the batteries. Batteries that charge more efficiently will reduce gas consumption because the engine won't have the extra load of charging the batteries as long. Electric cars will be ready for service more quickly and will likely have greater range. Apparently, advances are being made in both density (energy capacity) and charging efficiency moving us closer to practical electric cars. What are we missing here, COBRALEADER? [Edited by: Houckster at 3/14/2010 10:38:05 AM EST]
CruisinLinda Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:6,463 Points:1,294,125 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 5:48:46 AM Ignore CruisinLinda Report Abuse Technology is moving fast, especially for batteries, that will make EVs useful in this decade so that we can wean ourselves from polluting and carbon-filled oil.
MikLamb Champion Author Texas Posts:3,078 Points:1,205,090 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 1:24:26 AM Ignore MikLamb Report Abuse Sounds good to me.
CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,145 Points:535,510 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 1:17:21 AM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse Huh! What? Sounds a little technical but if it works in real life without a catch it sounds great.
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:249,478 Points:1,138,625 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 12:17:48 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... During World War II, the U.S. had diesel submarines that charged their batteries on the surface, and used the batteries while submerged. Why can't these educated idiots develop a system like the World War II submarines? ...
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:249,478 Points:1,138,625 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 12:08:36 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... my2002m: What will happen for winter time (cold weather) charges? ...
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:249,478 Points:1,138,625 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 12:06:45 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... Recharge time??? Most recharges would be done overnight! ... ... How about something that will give more than 100 miles per charge??? ...
BEngr Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,721 Points:616,060 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:37:03 PM Ignore BEngr Report Abuse If the time to recharge a battery was reduced by 50% that would be great. But I can still see a problem, if whatever it is can't be used during the charging mode how long can you wait? I would prefer a replaceable battery pack, which gives you the option of replacing the battery pack while an additional battery pack was being recharged. Then the time factor becomes less of a problem.
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:1,352 Points:704,565 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:28:14 PM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse But will it work outside of a lab?
enigma09 Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:106 Points:315,320 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:23:03 PM Ignore enigma09 Report Abuse cost? effect on battery life?
rimpyCA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,550 Points:328,825 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:22:18 PM Ignore rimpyCA Report Abuse when is that coming up in e-cars
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,532 Points:683,100 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:14:20 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse TC316 is right. At what costs ?
Jeeputtputt All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:726 Points:184,645 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:12:59 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse Great, I'll try one in my drill....
tc316 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,100 Points:786,930 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:10:02 PM Ignore tc316 Report Abuse At what cost
Dray_me All-Star Author Detroit Posts:888 Points:400,485 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:03:21 PM Ignore Dray_me Report Abuse I'd love to see this work for my laptop and cell phone.
FordF2502001 Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,083 Points:669,850 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:02:27 PM Ignore FordF2502001 Report Abuse Now if we could charge them while driving down the road.....
altima2008 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:3,259 Points:771,010 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:53:53 PM Ignore altima2008 Report Abuse Cool. I hope this gets us off big oil sooner!
zeddieiv Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,578 Points:1,068,570 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:53:18 PM Ignore zeddieiv Report Abuse You got that right, nightworker
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,834 Points:1,387,590 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:51:45 PM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse And the world improves daily.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:11,071 Points:1,253,225 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:46:31 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse I need one of those things. Where do I buy one?
nightworker998 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:729 Points:305,335 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:41:00 PM Ignore nightworker998 Report Abuse As long as it does no harm to the batteries
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:1,953 Points:625,155 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:33:19 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Cities will love it.
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,810 Points:1,586,765 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:31:47 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse Sounds good to me.... another example of improved technology at work.
tnsilvertip Champion Author Tennessee Posts:1,199 Points:444,890 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:28:17 PM Ignore tnsilvertip Report Abuse Even if this isn't suitable for electric car batteries, I'd like to see it work for laptops and cell phones.
tom426 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:54 Points:92,780 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:18:52 PM Ignore tom426 Report Abuse Can't wait for this to happen!
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:2,215 Points:627,455 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:15:08 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse They really need to address the charge times.
2907 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,444 Points:790,770 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:14:21 PM Ignore 2907 Report Abuse More US Technology!
Digger5 Veteran Author Milwaukee Posts:328 Points:965,125 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:07:12 PM Ignore Digger5 Report Abuse Wow! Wouldn't this be great if it proves to be true and practical.
TomT2Lee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,470 Points:1,091,790 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:05:49 PM Ignore TomT2Lee Report Abuse Yes, could ... And politicians could start working for the American population. Hmmmm, yea...
beachbumCA Champion Author Riverside Posts:4,069 Points:767,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:03:16 PM Ignore beachbumCA Report Abuse I like it.
letmathe Champion Author Chicago Posts:10,037 Points:2,289,515 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:53:35 PM Ignore letmathe Report Abuse This sounds promising.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:3,154 Points:624,505 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:53:33 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse can our current electrical grid handle it?
Rick52 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,260 Points:280,105 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:50:14 PM Ignore Rick52 Report Abuse Quicker charging usually means more energy .. They just won't let this rest .. This battery Crap is going to turn into another Ethanol debockle !!!! Just wait an see !!!! But by that time Billions will have been spent ...
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,075 Points:1,336,660 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:46:35 PM Ignore egd Report Abuse good, charge baby charge
k2kipp All-Star Author Minnesota Posts:800 Points:405,755 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:46:33 PM Ignore k2kipp Report Abuse Interesting.
toyrunner300 Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,147 Points:1,007,925 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:45:41 PM Ignore toyrunner300 Report Abuse So how long, what is the cost and how much more energy is needed?
kidrockTX Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,854 Points:508,370 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:45:25 PM Ignore kidrockTX Report Abuse lets keep on working on this it is a start
lross94 Veteran Author Lexington Posts:280 Points:490,905 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:42:39 PM Ignore lross94 Report Abuse Still, I can't be stopping every 40-50 miles to recharge.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:12,838 Points:2,550,130 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:41:39 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse So how long would it take to charge an all electric vehicle?
jarrjazz1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:2,189 Points:446,340 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:33:22 PM Ignore jarrjazz1 Report Abuse excellent news!
muchdutch Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:370 Points:611,210 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:28:48 PM Ignore muchdutch Report Abuse Every day seems to bring improvements.
copperhead8 Champion Author Boston Posts:10,785 Points:1,849,500 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:28:32 PM Ignore copperhead8 Report Abuse If you're into electric cars than this is a positive.
BlackHorse Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,454 Points:618,785 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:23:09 PM Ignore BlackHorse Report Abuse progress, but not perfection
jimgraham Champion Author Akron Posts:5,346 Points:1,009,505 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:21:33 PM Ignore jimgraham Report Abuse Just think, drive in to Macs, grab a coffee and drive away with a added 35 minute drive time charge. Got it while you were waiting in line, right from the ground rails in the Macs drive thru!
plebe2001de Champion Author Delaware Posts:1,082 Points:222,590 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:17:32 PM Ignore plebe2001de Report Abuse Sounds interesting.
niceguytx Champion Author Houston Posts:8,973 Points:1,751,675 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:17:18 PM Ignore niceguytx Report Abuse This would help advance electric cars.
barbs24 All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:589 Points:1,124,890 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:12:58 PM Ignore barbs24 Report Abuse I think this is great. Keep up the good work. Better, faster, cheaper, greener.
esorsd Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,102 Points:694,975 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:12:23 PM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse this would be a HUGE advance.
RootbeerFan Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:224 Points:602,620 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:10:23 PM Ignore RootbeerFan Report Abuse We're getting there!