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Honda to begin reuse of rare earth metals extracted from used NiMH batteries before year end; targeting extraction from motors and Li-ion batteries as well

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FY ended 31 Mar 2001). 31 Mar 2001). Separately, Honda said that it is the first—based on its internal research—global mobility company to disclose estimated global CO 2 emissions during customer use of its motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Global average of the amount of CO 2 emitted by Honda products.

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Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

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Toyota, which had originally introduced a mild-hybrid version of the Crown in 2001, first introduced a full-hybrid model based on a THS (Toyota Hybrid System) II system in 2008. The battery pack is NiMH. The original Crown made its debut in 1955; the new release represents the 14th generation. Earlier post. ) liter V6 vehicle.

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Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. Since the introduction of Fit in June 2001, cumulative sales in Japan reached the 1.5 The powertrain consists of a 1.3-liter liter aluminum alloy i-VTEC engine and CVT, with the fifth generation of Honda’s IMA hybrid system.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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Google founder Sergey Brin drove one of the 2001 Th!nk Toyota’s first Plug-in Prius to Use NiMH Toyota is postponing its Lithium Priuses and rolling out a few NiMH plug-in Priuses for testing purposes. My RAV4 EV with NiMH batteries is going strong after more than 5 years and over 50,000 miles.

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Pike Research forecasts accelerating hybrid locomotive sales from 2015-2020

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In 2001, Railpower launched the first hybrid electric switching locomotive in North America, using battery energy storage, called the Green Goat. Nickel metal hydride (NiMH), a favorite for current hybrid automobiles, is unlikely to move into the locomotive space due to cost and competitiveness from other chemistries, Pike suggests.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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CPI, established in 2001, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem of Korea. Compared with today’s NiMH batteries deployed in hybrids, the LG Chem lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 30% less weight, 50% less volume and 10% greater efficiency. Company Overview. LG Chem has annual sales of $14.3 Earlier post.).

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers.

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