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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

While other national and international organizations have been supportive at government hearings, they havent yet begun to advocate for PHEVs. Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. See our 2007 Goals and 2006 Report.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." Never discount Toyota.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And there are other ways to "charge" My dreams are towards a mobile workout station, aka bike.which saves the added time and expense of a gym with that horrid music and all their smells (chemicals, not the organic sweat).so so I charge with bioavailable callories, and sell the exercise instead of rent it. 12:47 PM joe said. SZ (1) 6753.T

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