More info on the silicon nanowire anode lithium battery: http://www.edn.com/blog/1470000147/post/1940019194.html?nid=2019&rid=978640890
and http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/12/21/gm-voltcom-interview-with-dr-cui-inventor-of-silicon-nanowire-lithium-ion-battery-breakthrough Robin, It isn't yet clear that it will use less lithium for a given energy storage. Jones, Vehicle use is certainly an expected major application. Lithium phosphate chemistry gives fast charging and no thermal runaway but lower voltage. George George
