Battery-Swapping Electric Vehicle Sets 24-Hour Record: 1,170 Miles: Filed under: Energy News

Battery-Swapping Electric Vehicle Sets 24-Hour Record: 1,170 Miles

Battery-Swapping Electric Vehicle Sets 24-Hour Record: 1,170 Miles: Filed under: Energy News

“When we began the project to develop a proof-of-concept electric Commodore, it was critical that we incorporate ground-breaking battery switch technology,” Ian McCleave, CEO of EV Engineering, said in a statement. “That’s what got us across the line. We were able to quickly switch our depleted battery for a fully charged one, so we didn’t have to park and plug in in order to recharge. We were able to just drive, switch, and keep going.”

Full article: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/08/24/battery-swapping-elec...

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