It seems that the country is finally becoming aware that the electric vehicle is here to stay. More and more car manufacturing companies are building and promoting hybrid cars. The ”all electric” car is now being also considered for local production  by the big 3 auto companies.  However there is one major problem: The batteries.

1. Weight
Lead acid and Lithium-ion weigh about 1,300 lbs.   

2. Distance
You can get only about 40 miles from a home charge.              

3. Price
You can pay big bucks for batteries that will last only a short recharge time before they start to go bad (2 to 3 years).

4. Charge Time
The average full charge time is 8 hours

What we need is a breakthrough in battery technology! A company in Texas called EEStor has received a patent in December 2008 on for an ultracapacitor that  is not a battery but is more efficient.

1. Weight
Just 282 pounds.

2. Distance
It will take you 5 to 10 times further. 

3.  Price
Has not been established but there is no chemicals involved and lower priced materials, also easier to manufacturer and will last the life of the car.

4. Charge Time
The company claims that it take 10 minutes for a full charge. 

The Zenn Automobile Company from Canada has invested into this company and say they will have the device in there all electric vehicles in the fall of 2009.

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