Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. Unfortunately you can no longer buy a new highway-capable production electric vehicle in the U.S. Better yet, make a tax-deductible contribution. Are the batteries recyclable?

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids.

Manufacturer 34

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34