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BASF pitching NiMH batteries for grid energy storage applications

Green Car Congress

BASF Battery Materials will discuss its latest improvements in Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery technology for grid energy storage applications at the 8 th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition (IRES 2013), being held 18-20 November 2013 in Berlin, Germany.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. August 9, 2007 (Multiple reports on speech and press conference by GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz) Lutz said his goal is for GM to develop a plug in hybrid on sale by 2010. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. No announced plans.

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