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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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The system employs a 288V sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that resides under the rear passenger seats. Research and development for this truck was conducted at Toyota Technical Centers in Michigan, Arizona and California.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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BASF will develop metal hydride alloys using new, low cost metals for use in high-energy nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Conventional water-based NiMH batteries use rare earth metals and have a limited capacity that results in decreased driving range. Arizona State University.

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Wednesday, 4 Feb 09. PHEV Day 132 with the "Spirit" taking on the Scenic California Coastline per PCH 1

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EVJerry” Asher from Bisbee, Arizona, was hosted by Peggy Mosley of The Groveland Hotel and Sandy Bradley, Principal of Tioga High. Nickel metal hydride (the same as in the regular Prius) and a lithium ion battery are options, although more expensive, for uses as well. Each charge up should provide 10-12 electric miles.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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Jerry spent the night at the guest house of LiFeBATT USA before leaving the next day for his home state of Arizona. with a plan to visit 40 EAA chapters before Jerry would arrive home in Bisbee, Arizona in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. LiFeBATT USA distributes Lithium Iron Phosphate battery modules that are manufactured in Taiwan.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

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And EVJerr's blogging from Tucson with a couple sites to hit -- the popular bookstore, Bookman's is installing two e-vehicle chargers at two sites and one in Phoenix (See Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, 3 Dec "Ground broken for e-vehicle chargers" article by Dan Sorenson). See www.PhoenixEAA.com for more background details and even photos.