Comments on: The Question Of Battery Swap Versus Fast Charging Uncovers The Core Problem Of A Lack Of Planning For National Vehicle Electrification http://www.techmetalsresearch.com/2009/08/the-question-of-battery-swap-versus-fast-charging-uncovers-the-core-problem-of-a-lack-of-planning-for-national-vehicle-electrification/ Commentary & analysis on rare earths and other technology metals Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:36:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jan Michael Hess http://www.techmetalsresearch.com/2009/08/the-question-of-battery-swap-versus-fast-charging-uncovers-the-core-problem-of-a-lack-of-planning-for-national-vehicle-electrification/#comment-45 Jan Michael Hess Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:45:02 +0000 http://www.techmetalsresearch.com/wp/?p=78#comment-45 Hi Jack, thanks a lot for your thoughts and fast charging vs swapping batteries. I wonder why you have written this article without mentioning Better Place that have developed a working business model with switching stations and charge spots that is able to manage the time of charging based on avoiding peak electricity usage rates of the smart grid. Personally, I believe that Better Place's business model is really far advanced and adds more value between the EV and the utility than just fueling up the battery. I would be interested in your thoughts. Hi Jack,

thanks a lot for your thoughts and fast charging vs swapping batteries. I wonder why you have written this article without mentioning Better Place that have developed a working business model with switching stations and charge spots that is able to manage the time of charging based on avoiding peak electricity usage rates of the smart grid. Personally, I believe that Better Place’s business model is really far advanced and adds more value between the EV and the utility than just fueling up the battery. I would be interested in your thoughts.

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