6,831 Lithium-ion Batteries

6,831 laptop-type lithium-ion batteries are jam packed in the new Tesla Roadster, a company founded in part by Google executives.

In addition to the 6,831 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries the Tesla Roadster has a range of 250 miles. Fuel efficiency: 1 to 2 cents per mile. Top speed: more than 130 mph.

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Unl next time, Dan Hagopian www.Batteryship.com.