Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2009

Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America. Powered by the latest Lithium-Ion batteries and a 120kw electric motor, the Smith Newton has a top speed of 50mph (80km) and a range in excess of 100 miles (160km) on a full charge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) Hybrids-Plus www.hybrids-plus.com Boulder, CO offers lithium-ion conversions of the Toyota Prius and soon on the Escape, for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $24,000.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford at 2006 Shareholders Meeting ) GM top 12/31/07 [GM Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz, 75, is undergoing a green conversion in the twilight of his career. "I The biggest barrier is the battery."

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