ANALYSIS: Can batteries for EVs be manufactured cost-effectively? (Part 1)

Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 21 May 2010

At a recent 'EV Battery Tech 2010' conference held in London, the proceedings looked beyond prospects for electric vehicles themselves to consider issues associated specifically with batteries. These included their technology, cost, ease of manufacturing, raw material supply and recycling. Ian Henry was there to report for just-auto. This is the first of a two-part article (part two to be published on Monday, May 24).

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