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TCC Blog » Blog Archive » Daimler Spending $21 Billion on R&D
How is this a "breakthrough" and how is this different from what Tesla's doing with their ESS? Daimler is acting like this is a new idea.
Daimler touting breakthrough in battery technology, increases R&D spending - AutoblogGreen“We’ve also achieved a major breakthrough in battery technology,” said Zetsche, who noted until recently lithium-ion batteries used in laptops , phones and digital cameras couldn’t handle automotive applications. “But Daimler has solved the problem. Thanks to the integration of the vehicle’s cooling system, the batteries can now operate continually at optimal system temperatures. This maximizes their power output; extends their service life, and make it possible to use this high-performance technology in automotive applications. We’ve protected this innovation with 25 patents,” he said.
TCC Blog » Blog Archive » Daimler Spending $21 Billion on R&D
How is this a "breakthrough" and how is this different from what Tesla's doing with their ESS? Daimler is acting like this is a new idea.