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Ener1 Subsidiary Developing Fuel Cell Range Extender for Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

By the end of 2008, EnerFuel had successfully integrated a prototype high-temperature PEM fuel cell range extender into an EV, Betts said. The system incorporates a compact, lightweight, 3 kW fuel cell power system supporting the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery system.

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Fisker on track to meet production target

Green Cars News

However, if you were expecting the Fisker Karma to be another example of a green car that got away, then it seems you got one wrong. The 2010 Fisker Karma will offer 400 horsepower of peak power and has a 0-60mph time of less than six seconds. It features a 2.4

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Lotus Reportedly Planning Electric Car

Revenge of the Electric Car

Lotus, which made a splash in 2008 with its well-received Evora 2+2 (pictured) , will produce a high-performance electric vehicle, according to a report in the Financial Times citing comments from Lotus chief executive Michael Kimberley. All Aboard the Bandwagon: Lotus Reportedly Planning Electric Car. Posted Today 01:05 PM by Carlos Lago.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Its first model, the Tesla Roadster, was the first production car to use lithium-ion batteries and was the first electric vehicle with a range greater than 200miles. Fisker Automotive. The company hopes to begin selling the Fisker Karma in mid 2010 in Europe. Faye Sunderland.

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Plug-In Prius Goes Up to 12 Miles on Electricity Only - AllCarsElectric.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The upcoming plug-in Prius will use the traditional nickel metal hydride battery system, but future versions will likely see the addition of a lithium ion battery pack. The fleet models will be part of a test bed for Toyota and future development of the plug-in Prius may at some point lead to a consumer model.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" Conversions are limited to certain vehicle types.

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Here Come the PHEVs

Plug In Partners

One is from the new auto start up Fisker. Fisker's high end-plug in CNET News Blog Posted by Michael Kanellos Fisker Automotive. With the charging capability, the car can go hundreds of miles, according to Henrik Fisker , the company's CEO. clip) Fisker also hopes to come out with SUVs and other types of cars.

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