Electric cars could be charged in 10 minutes in future, finds research

Scientists are developing rapid-charging batteries that could be in use in a couple of yearsNew battery technology could give electric cars more than 200 miles of charge in as little as 10 minutes, according to new research.Lithium ion batteries have had a dramatic impact because of their ability to store a large amount of energy in a small, compact battery and be recharged again and again. A trio of scientists wereawarded the Nobel prize in chemistry for their contributions to the development of the batteries earlier this month.Continue reading...
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