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Ultrathin LiMn2O4 Nanowire Cathode Materials for Higher Li-ion Power Densities for HEV and EV Applications
Spinel LiMn 2 O 4 is a promising candidate to replace layered Ni or Co oxide materials as cathode in lithium ion batteries because of its intrinsic low-cost, environmental friendliness, high abundance, and better safety. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/nl101047f. Discharge curves at different rates after charging at 1C. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress - Saturday, September 4, 2010
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A plug-in Toyota Prius for less than a regular Prius?
MotorTrend answers those questions today in a great article on the plug-in Prius and, well, the plug-in Prius drives pretty much like a regular Toyota Prius , while achieving an extra 20 mpg in fuel economy. Well, what if the plug-in Prius costs less than a conventional Prius? So, why did Toyota claim costs would be higher?
Hybrid Car Blog - Thursday, September 2, 2010
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New Process for Production of Biodiesel Directly From Wet Algal Biomass Could Reduce Energy and Financial Costs
Considering that about 80-90% of lipids in the original algal biomass were retained in the solids recovered after hydrolysis, the authors noted, the total process yield was somewhat lower.dewatering and drying remain energy- and cost-intensive processes. Energy Fuels , Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/ef1008314. Credit: ACS, Levine et al.
Green Car Congress - Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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  • Scientific American Validates PHEVs w/Romm & Frank Article
    34; Thus, it's a major signal that hybrid cars have arrived when an article called "Hybrid Vehicles Gain Traction" appears on pages 72-79 of the April 2006 issue (now on new-stands). That's also true for plug-in hybrids when the cover promotes the article with the phrase "Plugged-In Hybrid Cars." Andrew A. Andrew A.
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Thursday, March 16, 2006
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  • Biofuels to push up the cost of motoring
    Adding to the wave of criticism against the UK’s current policy for the use of biofuels in road transportation, The Times reports that the cost of filling up will rise as the European Union force oil companies to add more of the ‘green’ stuff to petrol and diesel. Read the full article here: The Times. extra to fill a 60-litre tank.
    Green Cars News - Friday, April 17, 2009
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  • Book, Articles, Profiles, Videos; Woolsey + Rybak Get PHEVs
    Fortune Magazine articles on batteries and plug-in cars. Each charge takes about 4 hours and costs about 65 cents in suburban Maryland." collaboration on building and selling a plug-in hybrid: Also see articles at GreenCarCongress.org. HARVARD MAGAZINE: March-April 2008 issue has an article [link] by by Environmental Prof.
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Monday, March 10, 2008
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  • 3 Wall St. Journal article excerpts: new trends for cars
    Jeffrey Ball contributed to this article. Gas-electric hybrid vehicles still cost several thousand dollars more than similar conventional vehicles, and auto makers could look to Washington for bigger tax breaks to help consumers offset the price difference. small cars can be safe. fuel economy sells cars. link]. Crash Course. How U.S.
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Monday, September 26, 2005
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  • Popular Mechanics: 2 PHEV articles: Andy Frank + Military Vehicle
    34; Rather than wait, some drivers are already converting their current hybrids--though it costs them their warranties and manufacturers strongly discourage the practice. Historically, when gas prices have skyrocketed, the cost of electricity has remained stable. link] p. Together they can keep the world humming. Wave Energy Buoy 4.
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Saturday, October 29, 2005
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  • Articles: Technology Review on PHEVs in DC; CNET on Hacking Prius
    CAPTION: A new nickel-metal hydride battery design cuts battery size and cost. Mark Verbrugge, director of the Materials and Processes Laboratory at GM, says developing a new kind of car costs about a billion dollars, so automakers want to be sure that it will actually sell. His photos give a clear shot of the Electro Energy car.
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Thursday, May 25, 2006
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  • Lithium vs Lead; the Great Cost Debate.
    I've decided to try and work out the cost comparisons for a Lithium pack vs a Lead pack for a set range and a set number of years. This article aims to find that out. Is Lead Acid actually cheaper or does is just seem that way up front?
    DIY Electric Car - Friday, May 23, 2008
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  • Univ. of Delaware Researchers Conclude Cash for Clunkers Cost Exceeded Benefit
    Burton Abrams and George Parsons of the University of Delaware evaluated the efficiency of the recently concluded Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program and concluded that the cost exceeds the benefit by approximately $2,000 per vehicle, or close to $1.4 Using an estimated cost of $0.71 8, Article 4 doi: 10.2202/1553-3832.1638.
    Green Car Congress - Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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  • Researcher Says Biodiesel from Sewage Sludge Nearly Cost-Competitive with Petroleum Diesel
    While conventionally pure vegetable or seed oils are used as raw materials for biodiesel, they are expensive, constituting between 70% and 85% of the overall biodiesel production cost, Kargbo says. Currently, the estimated cost of production is $3.11 Energy Fuels , Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/ef1001106. mdash;Kargbo 2010. David M.
    Green Car Congress - Thursday, May 20, 2010
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  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Dirtier Than Gasoline Counterparts, EVs Are Cleaner Solution
    If you have followed the previous articles regarding the National Research Council study titled "PHEVs and EVs To Cost Tens of Thousands More Than Gasoline Counterparts for Next 20 to 30 Years", and
    All Cars Electric - Sunday, January 3, 2010
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