Federal stimulus funds supporting electric vehicles:
— $1.5 billion in grants offered by the U.S. Department of Energy to U.S.-based manufacturers to produce advanced batteries and their components
— $500 million in grants offered by the U.S. Department of Energy to U.S.-based manufacturers to produce other components needed for electric cars, such as electric motors
— $400 million in grants offered by the U.S. Department of Energy to demonstrate and evaluate plug-in hybrids and other electric infrastructure concepts, such as truck-stop charging stations, electric rail and training for technicians to build and repair electric vehicles
— Total: $2.4 billion
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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Indiana proposed energy program
— $68 million funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and distributed by the Indiana Office of Energy Development
— Emphasis on job creation and creation of permanent assets
— Project selection committee chaired by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and included representation by the governor’s office, Office of Management and Budget, Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Indiana Office of Energy Development
— Selections were made May 12 and sent to the U.S. Department of Energy for approval; it is unclear whether projects will be approved by the original July 1 deadline
Source: Indiana Office of Energy Development
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Disadvantages of traditional lead-acid batteries in vehicles
— Heavy (battery pack weighs 1,000 pounds or more)
— Bulky
— Limited capacity (holds 12-15 kilowatt-hours of electricity, giving car a 50-mile range)
— Slow to charge (four to 10 hours for full charge)
— Short life (three to four years)
— Expensive (about $2,000 per battery pack)
Source: howstuffworks.com
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Lithium-ion battery advantages/disavantages
Advantages
— Lighter than other types of rechargeable batteries of same size
— High energy density (150 watt-hours of electricity in 1 kilogram of battery)
— Holds its charge better than other battery types
— Does not need complete discharge before it is recharged
— Can handle hundreds of charge/discharge cycles
Disadvantages
— Is sensitive to high temperatures
— Will be ruined if completely discharged
— Must have on-board computer to manage it
— Poses small chance of igniting if it fails
Source: howstuffworks.com
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Photo gallery: AU vs Mount Saint Joseph Baseball
Photos from the baseball double header and senior night for Anderson University and Mount Saint Joseph on 5/7/10.
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Comedian Harland Williams coming to Paramount
LOS ANGELES — Canadian Harland Williams was enjoying winter in Southern California. “It’s beautiful out,” said Williams, 47, familiar from roles in films like “Dumb & Dumber” and “There’s Something About Mary.” “A bit cold, but is 65 cold? I’ll take this cold any day, thank you.” Williams, whose Indiana performances have been exclusive to Crackers in Broad Ripple, will take the stage at the Paramount on Friday, April 2.
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Nancy Wood back in Anderson, with ASO
ANDERSON — Nancy Wood stared into the glass vase, full of clear water, with the bare roots of a plant dangling down into it.
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Auction deal for buyers, not for owners
ANDERSON — An auction held Saturday at a former, popular cabinet manufacturer resulted in deals for local woodwork hobbyists and businesses, but earned less than the new owners hoped for.
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Ann Duran on the air in Madison County
DALEVILLE — As a child, radio personality Ann Duran remembers her father calling her his mini-Barbara Walters.
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Weights, measures officials protect consumers
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AHS rocking to 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!'
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Anderson native to lead county ghost tour
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