BATTERY RECHARGE
February 1st, 2003
Keith Nuthall
A France/Luxembourg consortium has developed a rechargeable car battery
which retains its zinc while discharging, giving it a life span around
twice that of normal batteries and delivering a twofold improvement in the
power-to-weight ratio. Consortium plans to target the European car and
hybrid electric vehicle markets. R&D has been funded by EU grants.
A France/Luxembourg consortium has developed a rechargeable car battery
which retains its zinc while discharging, giving it a life span around
twice that of normal batteries and delivering a twofold improvement in the
power-to-weight ratio. Consortium plans to target the European car and
hybrid electric vehicle markets. R&D has been funded by EU grants.
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