

Pure-Platinum is out, Iron-Platinum is in








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How often...
By Qapa on 5/25/2010 8:25:28 PM , Rating: 2
Is something:
- cheaper? (less platinum)
- produces 12x more energy?
- lasts 10 times longer?

I can only say WOW!

Btw, and on the other hand, since this is only part of a complete system, what are the real impacts without improvements on the other parts? Anyone?

Still, whatever the answer, it is great for that component!

RE: How often...
By shin0bi272 on 5/26/2010 12:04:29 AM , Rating: 1
what you are referring to in the first part of your post is called progress and free market capitalism.

The second part of your post... well its still in the proof of concept stage so your question about the rest of the system might prove poignant. But IIRC the major issue of the electric/hybrid car is the battery lifetime/range/recharge cycle time. So if they can improve these to a reasonable recharge time (say 20 min on 480v or a couple of hours on 120v), and a reasonable range (200+ miles to the charge), with a reasonably long battery life (like longer than 10 years for most people) then the electric car will become a more viable option for your daily driver. Additionally that would drive gas prices way down too.

RE: How often...
By sleepeeg3 on 5/26/2010 12:43:50 AM , Rating: 2
Improvements to electric batteries as seen here on DailyTech several years ago:

...and again running into reality roadblock:

