Quinn: Energy Efficiency, Independence the ‘Challenge of Our Lifetime’
Gov. Quinn visited Argonne National Laboratory as one of his stops during Earth Week.
Gov. Pat Quinn emphasized the importance of alternative fuel research in securing Illinois’ position as a leader in industry during a stop at Argonne National Laboratory Wednesday. During the visit, Quinn toured energy labs in which researchers are developing battery technology for electric cars, as well as fuel tanks that can accommodate as many as four different types of fuel, including biofuels and traditional gasoline. “Anyone who sees $4 or $5 a gallon gas I think is all for it,” he said. Researchers at Argonne developed technology used in the battery for the 2011 Chevy Volt. The Volt is an electric hybrid car that can run for up to 35 miles exclusively on battery power before switching to gasoline, according to Chevy. Argonne …
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