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To: Road Walker who wrote (5999)	3/12/2009 10:00:14 AM
From: Eric	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86350

This is a big, big breakthrough. Along with what a Stanford researcher discovered last year we are going to see some "interesting" quantum jumps in performance for Li-ion batteries in just a few years. Hmm, Anybody want a car that can go 2000 miles on a charge?

To: Road Walker who wrote (5999)	3/12/2009 4:39:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 86350

The results have impressed some battery experts. "I think this work is a really exciting breakthrough with clear commercial applications," says Yi Cui, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Stanford University. Great news!! Now if they can increase their longevity and cost point, it could prove more viable for the mass markets. Then there's also the problem with locating sufficient quantities outside of Bolivia. Hawk