Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) CalCars converted Priuses into a PRIUS+ at the 2006 and 2007 Maker Faire s. Green Gears, Inc.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Establishing dealer network. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat.

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