This seems interesting, and the research is being done at our own University of MD: http://www.ecnmag.com/news/2015/05/batteries-one-material-does-it-all?et_cid=4558249&et_rid=45573081&type=cta

http://www.lanl.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2013/June/06.04-catalyst-could-jumpstart-ecars.php For more information on the Lithium-Air battery: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium%E2%80%93air_battery...