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Better Place Rolls Out Electric Car Battery Switching Concept in Israel

September 18, 2010 – Comments (0) | RELATED TICKERS: BYDDY.PK

One of the major obstacles standing in the way of widespread adoption of electric vehicles is the limited range offered by current battery technology.  While battery capabilities have improved in recent years, those who need to drive very long distances still have “range anxiety” concerns due to the prospect of being stranded with a dead battery.  BYD will introduce the all-electric e6 model with a 200 mile range in the United States in the near future, although exact timing is uncertain.  The Chevrolet Volt, to be introduced later this year, uses a gasoline powered generator to supplement the electric motor’s meager 40 mile range, but the car is likely to be a niche product due to its high cost.