Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2014
Hybrids move the most cars—the Toyota Prius is the best-selling car in Japan and California—but their small battery packs mean they require less energy storage in total than full electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf. Hybrids demanded 481 MWh of batteries in Q1 2014, while electric vehicles called for 774 MWh.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Of those battery makers, Blue Energy Japan, PEVE and Sanyo are already either at or close to full capacity utilization for 2014. The future of the market is particularly dependent on government policies, with that of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) being the most important driver. High-voltage Li-ion batteries for hybrids.
Creative Greenius
JUNE 11, 2009
That’s certainly the case here in Torrance, California where I live and work. We’ve now got some Mo going with: California solar loan financing that will eliminate the big up front cost of solar. Most have no idea. The good news is that positive things ARE happening and our efforts are starting to make a difference.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Expects production around 2014. Establishing dealer network. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Batteries not ready. When pressed, all Mr.
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