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Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles. They also found higher life cycle global warming emissions than have been previously reported. —Majeau-Bettez et al.

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Green Autos in the Times: Hybrid Hype, Hydrogen Hooey and Electric Dreams

Plugs and Cars

A number of articles about "green cars" worth perusing in Saturday's New York Times Automotive section. Usually devoted to crass boosterism of America's largest manufacturing industry, these articles still contain a lot of that. The meme of the ugly green car gets its own article ( Once Frumpy, Green Cars Start Showing Some Flash ).

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What up with GM's Plug-in hybrid Volt?

Plugs and Cars

However, as the article points out, it feels like a trip down a well-traveled green road to nowhere. took an image beating when it backed away from a pledge to put 250,000 hybrids on the road by 2010. Arguably, the Prius hybrid halo has enabled Toyota's more recent play for the American's profitable big SUV and truck market.

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Lutz Chats Volt with "Fellow Bloggers"

Plugs and Cars

Lutz responds to the sense that GM might be pulling back from its commitment to the Volt that resulted from Sharon Terlep's Detroit News article a month or so ago. (My Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." Well worth a listen. My take at the time here.)

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & developmentĀ 

Electric Vehicles India

Here in this article, we will be discussing Electric bicycles classifications, history and development. . The power-assisted bicycle is a human-electric hybrid bicycle that assists the rider. Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Niā€“MH). Also, read related article: Luna Cycle launched X2 full suspension electric bike.

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Researchers at Japans AIST Propose a Rechargeable Ni-Li Battery with Hybrid Electrolyte; Ultrahigh Theoretical Energy Density Plus High Power Potential

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With the same calculations, NiMh offers 214 Wh/kg, and cobalt oxide Li-ion cells offer 414 Wh/kg. Current prominent battery systems such as Li-ion and NiMH demonstrate ā€œ huge gaps ā€ between expected and practical performances, the researchers note. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/ja906529g.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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