Scientific Research Article Review : Building Better Batteries?

The graph shown above compares the different classes of lithium ion batteries that are available today in terms of their specific capacities. The Nickel Cobalt Aluminium combination is by far the most productive lithium ion battery till date. The Lithium Cobalt Oxide battery and the Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery also have a decent amount of energy capacity. The graph also seems to reveal that research on batteries have come a long way from the conventional lead acid batteries.

Abstract—In this modern era, many advancements in technology have been witnessed. Research and data collected around the world have allowed for these advancements to take place. This has allowed for a better understanding of the footprint humans leave on the environment. As a result, this has allowed for the planet to become eco-friendlier. An eco-friendly advancement in the 21st century is the electric vehicle. There are a plethora of benefits using electric vehicles. Some advantages include no emissions, cost-effective, and low maintenance.

Kirsch’s main argument in the article is that there are no better storage batteries for the electric vehicle despite smaller technological changes or improvements that have relatively enhanced the capability of these vehicles. The expectations for better storage batteries were not realized though the electric vehicle was

A lot of information from different sources was gathered with the purpose of comparing different Li-ion batteries mechanisms, cathode and anode materials, structure and fabrication procedures, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Car crashes are one of the leading causes for death in many countries all around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “About 1.24 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes.” This number is increasing rapidly and the WHO predicts it will reach 1.9 million deaths annually by 2020. To put that into perspective, that is almost like the entire population of Latvia dieing out over the course of a year because of car crashes. Speeding and driving under the influence (DUI) are two other prominent reasons for road traffic collisions. It would be close to impossible to stop all crashes, so the best thing we can do now is to do what we can in order to protect the people facing these tragic occurrences.

Since the invention of automobiles, they have become a representation of one’s wealth and pride, this is seen with many famous people, like Floyd Mayweather, who has $15 million worth of cars in his garage that he doesn’t drive (Manfred). Though having a nice car makes people feel good about themselves, not everyone has the ability to drive a nice car, usually due to a lack of money. When someone crashes their car, there is a price to pay, not only for the driver and the victim, but also the country. A report by USA Today in 2014 showed that car crashes cost the country $871 billion per year (Copeland). If the United States is spending that much money on car crashes per year, then there must be a solution. States and the government have tried

Rechargeable battery evolution accelerated as the world transitioned to instruments enabled by silicon microchip technology from those of bulky electrical components. Mobile devices were designed to be powered by lightweight energy storage systems. The development of batteries for this rapidly evolving market was challenging:

In the recent years, the United States government has been enforcing stricter mandates on auto manufacturers to create safer vehicles, and on construction companies to create safer roadways. Matthew Jensen wrote a dissertation for the Graduate School of Clemson University titled, A Methodology for the Analysis of In-vehicle Operating Data and Design of Intelligent Vehicle Systems for Improved Automotive Safety. In his abstract, Jensen evaluated the future of vehicle manufacturing and traffic-related incidents. Of course, every year more vehicles are manufactured, which in theory means the number of miles driven in vehicles increases. He points out how the World Health Organization (WHO) found that automobile crashes was the ninth

“The cars we drive say a lot about us.” –Alexandra Paul Transportation is a large concern in todays modern world. Most individuals have opted to buy vehicles for their personal use. Most of these vehicles consume gasoline and a smaller proportion is hybrid based. These two types of vehicles have many similarities.

Imagine never being locked out of your disgusting gas-guzzling vehicle in sub-zero temperatures pumping your car full of toxic chemicals and then later emptying your bank account to pay for the environment killer ever again. This reality is near and approaching faster than ever before. Although, it is not completely beneficial. It is evident that at an international level, electric cars are needed. But, this is only one side of the story, despite common belief, electric vehicles are not always good for the environment. It is true that they will benefit bank accounts, however, the only way for electric cars to improve the environment is if they are powered by clean renewable energy.

Ronnie Steele’s case analysis creates strong argument for both biofuels and lithium polymer batteries to be used in order to increase engine performance. For each he presented pro’s and con’s that allowed the reader to develop an informed opinion.

The lead/acid battery has been in common use in automobiles since 1915 or so. It has plates of lead in sulphuric acid solution in water. One of the sets of lead plates is coated with lead dioxide. As such a battery discharges it creates two chemical reactions, one at the anode that ends up with an excess of electrons, and one at the cathode that ends up short electrons.

The authors, Graham and White, present a conglomerate of relevant information from all different directions, technological, social, and cultural, that uses statistical data to support their premise that a minority of crashes involve high-performance vehicles.

One of the major disadvantages of driving is the risk of death due to fatal car accidents in the United States, which was around 32, 719 highway deaths in 2013. However, for public transportation, such as trains, there have been on average 876 deaths due to a rail incidents in 2013 in the United States ("Crossing Collisions & Casualties by Year."). Although these numbers seem high, light trucks, vans, and passengers compose a majority of the highway deaths and only a mere 6 rail passengers were a part of the 891. Although these statistics are on a national level, these statistics show how much safer it is for a person to travel by train rather than by car, and even more, if the number of cars decreased in the Atlanta Metropolitan area and people used other forms of transportation, such as public transportation, air pollution’s health risks and effects would not harm the urban population as much as they do

More efficient and durable batteries are needed to satisfy the requirements of new technology developments.