California Companies Nickel Metal Hydride Re-Charge 
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2010
A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels. Like hydrogen fuel cells, battery-electrics will require the creation of infrastructure for re-charging, on the go. And then there is range.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready. No announced plans.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. The Norwegian company just last week met with Gov. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. market b y the end of 2009. before 2010.
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