Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. University of California Los Angeles. Princeton University.

Lithium Ion 360

Lithium Ion Range Zinc Air San Diego 360

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels. The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed. And then there is range.

Prius 218

Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

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. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Establishing dealer network. Batteries not ready.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45