Electric Auto Association

DECEMBER 1, 2022

But things changed for Cox when GM came out with a new version of the EV1 with a non-toxic nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery with more than twice the energy of the original lead acid battery. “I had a 30 mile commute to work… and there were no charging stations there.” It was just a great car,” Earl said.

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EV1 Los Angeles Nickel Metal Hydride GM 77

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

For example, the University of California, San Diego will receive approximately $3.5 University of California Los Angeles. Long-Life, Acid-Based Battery. BASF will develop metal hydride alloys using new, low cost metals for use in high-energy nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

Lithium Ion 360

Lithium Ion Range Zinc Air San Diego 360

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The future of the market is particularly dependent on government policies, with that of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) being the most important driver. As expected, the marketability of cars with driving ranges under 100 miles is limited; here again, automakers offer heavy discounts “to move the metal.”.

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Li-ion Hybrid NiMH Batteries 265

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Cheers PHEV3'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - Shortly, the "Spirit" will be taking on the scenic California coastline per Pacific Coast Hwy 1. With each lead acid battery at about 16 pounds, it totals 320 pounds, which allows the “Spirit” to use more electricity than a regular hybrid. And more will follow.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride California Sierra 36

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. A hydraulic lift assembly for the 300 lb.

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Las Vegas 2008 DC Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.)

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48