| High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries |
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Tuesday, February 13 2007, 5:30pm - 9:00pm |
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 Advances in rechargeable batteries would enable widespread adoption of practical electric vehicles taking us beyond hybrids and obviating the need for fuel-cells. The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions plus the freedom from reliance on overseas sources of petroleum with attendant geopolitical implications give special value to an all electric fleet. Innovation in stationary electrical energy storage at high amperage would enable us to store off-peak power from the grid for subsequent delivery on demand during high usage periods. This would have the effect of increasing the nation's generating capacity without the need for new construction of power stations or transmission lines or both. Again, there are implications for air quality, climate change, and national security. The road to autonomy is paved with advanced materials. Examples of innovation in both portable and stationary energy storage will be presented. Donald R. Sadoway is the John F. Elliott Professor of Materials Chemistry and a Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow at MIT. |
Location: MIT Faculty Club, 50 Memorial Dr., 6th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Contact: Sue Roman,
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