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New battery could steer China into lead in electric-car mark

The Vancouver Sun -- However, it's the battery in the E6 that is causing the buzz in the decidedly dejected auto industry. Instead of being made with lithium ion -- which is expensive, increasingly hard to come by, environmentally unfriendly, and potentially dangerous in a crash -- BYD has devised a battery that uses ferrous ion, which is cheap, plentiful and green. If it turns out to be as functional as the Chinese company claims, it could be the breakthrough to bring electric cars into the mainstream.
Warren Buffett thinks it is. The American financier invested $230 million in BYD last year.
BYD -- the Pinyin initials for its Chinese name, but now the company says they also stand for its motto, Build Your Dreams -- boasts the best-selling gas-guzzling sedan in the China market and is making inroads with the

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,176 Points:458,230 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 9:13:38 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse as we know, anything this boy touches turns to gold..
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,176 Points:458,230 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 9:12:02 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I sure hope it pans out. Of course if Warren thinks it's something worth investing, it probably is a good thing.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,176 Points:458,230 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 9:09:39 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse time will tell..
courier43 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,612 Points:901,755 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 5:33:47 PM Ignore courier43 Report Abuse There are many new battery technologies, which bwill pfove to be best is a gamble.
Tucker1961 Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:202 Points:21,125 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 4:29:22 PM Ignore Tucker1961 Report Abuse 22 ricksha power
purplebears Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,052 Points:285,025 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 2:21:39 PM Ignore purplebears Report Abuse Well put carlsonguitars.
thwadi Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,064 Points:501,625 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 1:40:02 PM Ignore thwadi Report Abuse You can do very little legally in the US without getting permission. To get that permission you have to pay. To be able to pay you need investors, you get the investors to have the money to pay for permission and if you are successful the investors will take control and make the money for a long time. If you are lucky you will get a chunk of change for your trouble. Look at the creator of the Tesla electric car. He is no longer with the company being forced out and the new owners say they did it all.
carlsonguitars Champion Author Portland Posts:3,505 Points:562,865 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:59:04 PM Ignore carlsonguitars Report Abuse China is already in the lead when it comes to manufacturing ANYTHING.... So why is this news?!?! The REAL NEWS should be; "Americans are undereducated, lazy, and uncompetitive". When was the last time YOU went to China??? I used to run a import/export company of which about half of my suppliers where located in China... I no longer do business with China or Korea for example, but their STUDENTS are very advanced and are majoring in ENGINEERING and other degrees that make the world a better place, instead of "womens studies" or some other useless "degree".... Oh, and how many Americans do you know that can speak 3 languages?!?! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! We need to get our country back on track! America was the MOST POWERFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, but what can we say now?!?! THE MOST IN DEBT!!!!
POPSAZ All-Star Author Arizona Posts:624 Points:203,190 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:45:58 AM Ignore POPSAZ Report Abuse More polution to sit in land fill
mazdaboy Champion Author Portland Posts:2,196 Points:971,375 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:45:28 AM Ignore mazdaboy Report Abuse If it's good enough for Warren then it's good enough for me.
Jamer Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,136 Points:535,200 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:30:22 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse Even though this article was originally written on April 23, 2009, I was able to pull up the new link to the article. New battery could steer China into lead in electric-car market
cresovia Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,991 Points:560,190 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:24:56 AM Ignore cresovia Report Abuse I for one would wish that American politicians and businessmen would stop pandering to China. Enough is enough, vote these crooks out of office!
ChEPhD Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,050 Points:212,470 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:23:54 AM Ignore ChEPhD Report Abuse the US needs to focus on being the leader in the world again and stop squabbling over stupid things and trying to tear down each other. the recent months after Palin and McCain lost, Democrats are obsessed with tearing Palin and ohter Republicans down instead of trying to solve problems. what's the point of putting democrats in control if they just waste it?
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,585 Points:873,040 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:22:50 AM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Thrillsville!
spudly03 Champion Author Boise Posts:1,140 Points:276,740 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:22:49 AM Ignore spudly03 Report Abuse Let China have the electric cars and the problems of where to get enough power for everything.
LocalSpyGuy Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,139 Points:456,005 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:21:37 AM Ignore LocalSpyGuy Report Abuse Let's hope it works - China will soon be #1 consumer of oil if they are not already.
148366 Champion Author Spokane Posts:3,646 Points:922,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:19:45 AM Ignore 148366 Report Abuse We will see when they get it into the public hands.
skyhawkcam All-Star Author Richmond Posts:973 Points:424,015 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:19:06 AM Ignore skyhawkcam Report Abuse We'll see, but if Buffett invested it can't be all bad.
elhjr Rookie Author Florida Posts:90 Points:150,145 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:15:42 AM Ignore elhjr Report Abuse sounds promising
ladyjj Champion Author Tennessee Posts:14,875 Points:427,710 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:13:36 AM Ignore ladyjj Report Abuse That sounds good!
tidbitKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,440 Points:281,170 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:13:02 AM Ignore tidbitKY Report Abuse How long will the battery last? Made of iron means it will rust.
Jamer Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,136 Points:535,200 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:06:32 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse Even though this article was written on April 23, 2009, I was able to pull up the new link to the article. New battery could steer China into lead in electric-car market
USAFA82 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:4,007 Points:713,990 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:05:04 AM Ignore USAFA82 Report Abuse Eventually China will be in the lead on everything.
BKool Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,144 Points:1,272,620 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:02:32 AM Ignore BKool Report Abuse Leefree is right on with our nation being "soft". It has become fat and sassy, like the spoiled child it is. Asia, Europe and the Middle East nations have been around for thousands of years. We are the new kid on the block and about to get whipped if we do not shape up and fly right.
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,195 Points:599,500 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:02:06 AM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse I will walk 10 miles before trusting my life inside of a PRC made product. Perhaps leaded and unleaded takes on new meanings.
CptnCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:1,946 Points:288,025 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:00:31 AM Ignore CptnCanada Report Abuse Lee Free the schools have become beacons for the lowest common denominator. So how can you have excellence?
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,960 Points:677,895 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:59:29 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I don't like what LeeFree was obliged to point out! BUT, I DARN SURE AGREE WITH LeeFree!
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,960 Points:677,895 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:56:05 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Now, let me see if I have this right....China bought "Hummer" and now is developing a revolutionary battery? Sounds like a plan coming together! Like a quiet stealth Hummer for their zillion man/women military? Whoa! "Revolution is brewing once again."
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,546 Points:1,125,375 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:54:10 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse jmuse, we didn't come up with the idea because for more than a generation the US has been declining relative to the rest of the developed nations. Our school systems and access to higher education are no longer a priority for government spending. We have become a soft nation that relies on borrowing rather than hard work to have money. It's a sad situation for the US but one that has been coming on for a long time.
BKool Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,144 Points:1,272,620 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:52:47 AM Ignore BKool Report Abuse More proof America is no longer leading the world in anything, but, living in a pacifists utopia. Washington's addiction to power and their use of going green to get their fix will lead to our ruin.
Hunter114 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,111 Points:318,270 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:52:00 AM Ignore Hunter114 Report Abuse Let the dinosaurs die off and let new innovations rule the day. If this works, produce enough of them so they'll be practical and affordable.
ThatHunt Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,780 Points:1,062,075 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:50:40 AM Ignore ThatHunt Report Abuse with electric cars, maybe they will stop their role as the big world polluter
Cerberus2k All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:888 Points:522,260 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:48:53 AM Ignore Cerberus2k Report Abuse Another example why GM & Chrysler should be allowed to fail so better innovative companies can that their place & thrive.
ljmatney Champion Author Wichita Posts:3,761 Points:522,415 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:48:28 AM Ignore ljmatney Report Abuse Doesn't matter who came up with it, we just need to make sure it truly is green and works as planned. We can make them here and use them.
BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,419 Points:484,350 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:48:14 AM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse we need more alternatives
montytexas Champion Author Houston Posts:1,034 Points:593,045 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:48:04 AM Ignore montytexas Report Abuse China must have a lot of people studying and developing new technologies...how could they not with so many people...4 times the population of America...
jmuse Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,219 Points:445,370 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:45:44 AM Ignore jmuse Report Abuse Why couldn't we come up with this idea?
Eichhornchen Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,897 Points:370,800 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:45:21 AM Ignore Eichhornchen Report Abuse we'll see what happens
Wolfwings Champion Author Delaware Posts:3,063 Points:652,530 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:43:43 AM Ignore Wolfwings Report Abuse Silent cars will no grab attention.....
pbc2001 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,096 Points:373,155 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:41:27 AM Ignore pbc2001 Report Abuse Let's develop whichever is the better technology.
trojanskip All-Star Author Orange County Posts:636 Points:335,480 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:40:44 AM Ignore trojanskip Report Abuse another option
BazooQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,740 Points:506,585 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:40:03 AM Ignore BazooQC Report Abuse Let them bring electric cars to market and replacement batteries will come with time too.
CzechSteve Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,703 Points:502,775 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:39:53 AM Ignore CzechSteve Report Abuse it won't be the US that has a battery
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,065 Points:772,250 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:39:44 AM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse we're all hoping for a better battery
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,849 Points:1,561,760 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:38:21 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse I am happy that this new battery is now in use. I am betting on the Chinese.
Zinnoil Champion Author Florida Posts:17,589 Points:1,991,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:35:44 AM Ignore Zinnoil Report Abuse Everyone is trying for a better battery. I bet on the Japanese.
Bat99 Veteran Author Denver Posts:368 Points:123,065 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:31:27 AM Ignore Bat99 Report Abuse They have the advantage since they probably don't have to spend years on impact studies to see if their production facilities meet EPA standards. We will catch up with them in about 20 years or so. I am continually astounded at the inability of the U.S. to be the leader in development of new products. We used to be the world leader in just about everything and now the attitude is if I cant make a quick profit then don't try. We are well on our way to being a 3rd world country.
montana920 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,636 Points:511,275 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:30:15 AM Ignore montana920 Report Abuse Any progress being made in a positive direction is good, whether foreign made or domestic....this is a different world and it has shrunk tremendously. I hope they succeed we will all gain from it if it works well and is environmentally friendly.
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,901 Points:1,179,740 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:30:14 AM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse Whatever works.
HybridPete Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,729 Points:725,415 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:30:04 AM Ignore HybridPete Report Abuse Could be a good move in a green direction and an upgrade for already green vehicles.