New Battery Technology Gives Electric Car Greater Range And Faster Recharge

How far you might be asking, and how fast? How about 100 miles with a 10 minute recharge. Phoenix Motor Cars claims the their new nano-tech battery can do just that.

From the manufacturer:

Q: Where are the vehicles manufactured?
A: Vehicle assembly will take place in Ontario, California.

Q: What is the driving range of these vehicles?
A: The range is approximately 130 miles. We are currently working on an expansion pack extending the range to 250 miles, available in 2007.

Q: How do you charge the vehicle?
A: They charge with an on-board 6.6kW charger that plugs into a 220V outlet, the same as an electric dryer outlet in your home. Off-board charging can be accomplished with a special charger in as little as 10 minutes.

Q: Does the vehicle have air-conditioning?
A: Yes, it also has heating and power windows and locks.

Q: How much power does the motor have?
A: 480 foot pounds of torque. The motor is manufactured by UQM Technologies.

Q: What is the capacity of the batteries allowing a range of 100+ miles?
A: It is a 35kWh NanoSafeâ„¢ battery pack.

Q: What is the voltage of your modules and the 35kWh packs?
A: 12V and 420V respectively.

Q: Doesn’t a 10-minute charge cause a neighborhood black out?
A: The grid is quite capable of taking this load. The key is a power refill pump and we are working with infrastructure suppliers to achieve a distributed network. Also, remember the NanoSafeâ„¢ batteries can also be trickle charged either in your garage at night or at work.