Cars That Think
MARCH 11, 2023
Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: M&N/Alamy Some operators of early direct-current power plants at the turn of the 20th century solved the problem of uneven power output from their generators by employing large banks of rechargeable lead-acid batteries, which served as a kind of buffer to balance the flow of electrons.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2009
Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of advanced lead-acid batteries, using lead-carbon electrodes for micro and mild hybrid applications.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
Another notable battery car, though its producer decided to skip the Shanghai show, is a super-low-cost, two-seat mini electric car that Chinese parts producer Wonder Auto Technology Inc. Gasgoo.com | ?? | and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. are expected to begin producing jointly this summer.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JANUARY 22, 2009
“For California to be on the cutting edge of green-tech, they need to be more of an enabler than a restrictor,&# Guzyk said. Guzyk installs twenty lead-acid batteries packaged together in a suitcase-like steel box that he locates in the trunk just above the spare tire. The conversion is simple.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
zenncars.com ) and Miles Electric Vehicles ( milesev.com ) -- both of which I have used and enjoyed -- certaintly consumer auto behavior will eventually adjust to the sustainable energy driving experience which yes, generally will not reach high speeds etc.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Posted by: CurtCurt | Apr 13, 2009 9:24:33 PM By the time they get these (or other plug-in hybrids) out into consumers hands, Tesla will be doing as well or better with pure EV tech, and by 2012 may even be making a tiny profit, instead of a huge loss, even though there production numbers are much smaller. check your facts.
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