Cold War computers, California supercars, and the pursuit of lithium-ion power

Eisler, Matthew N. (2016) Cold War computers, California supercars, and the pursuit of lithium-ion power. Physics Today, 69 (9). pp. 30-36. 3. ISSN 0031-9228 (https://doi.org/10.1063/PT.3.3296)

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Abstract

The electric vehicle’s history offers a lesson to the wise: Harvesting the fruits of basic science requires industrial foresight, investment, and a healthy dose of realpolitik.

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Eisler, Matthew N. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0258-4137;