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The Powerhouse: America, China and the Great Battery War

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The United States, China and virtually every other nation with an industrial base have concluded that powerful advanced batteries and the product that will chiefly use them - affordable, long-distance electric cars - will be the world''s next great engine of economic growth. T...

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Product ID:9780143128328
Product Form:Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:US
Title:The Powerhouse
Subtitle:America, China and the Great Battery War
Authors:Author: Steve Levine
Page Count:320
Subjects:Electrical power generation and distribution industries, Electrical power industries, Popular science, Electrical engineering, Automotive technology and trades, Popular science, Energy conversion & storage, Automotive technology & trades, China, USA
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The United States, China and virtually every other nation with an industrial base have concluded that powerful advanced batteries and the product that will chiefly use them - affordable, long-distance electric cars - will be the world''s next great engine of economic growth. The Powerhouse tells the story of a group of U.S. scientists working towards this great technological breakthrough, following them over a two year period of emotional highs, setbacks and innovation. This is the story of cutting-edge science, and the people working towards a world-changing battery.
Imprint Name:Penguin USA
Publisher Name:Penguin Putnam Inc
Country of Publication:GB
Publishing Date:2016-01-26