Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2013
For example, the University of California, San Diego will receive approximately $3.5 Lead organization. The University of Houston (UH) will develop a battery using a novel water-based, lithium-ion chemistry that makes use of sustainable, low-cost, high-energy, organic materials. University of California Los Angeles.
Plug In Partners
JANUARY 24, 2006
Nothing has to be invented to produce a plug-in hybrid vehicle,” says Dr. Andrew Frank, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of California at Davis and Director of the UCD Hybrid Electric Research Center. For example, an area pest control company has pledged to buy up to 150 light weight plug-in trucks, once they are produced.
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.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) Hybrids-Plus www.hybrids-plus.com Boulder, CO offers lithium-ion conversions of the Toyota Prius and soon on the Escape, for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $24,000.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2010
Since the early 90’s, during the early stages of first-generation Prius development, Toyota has been committed to in-house R&D of advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries. A total of 20 first generation fuel cell hybrid vehicles (FCHV) are in service in California with universities, corporations and government agencies.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
While other national and international organizations have been supportive at government hearings, they havent yet begun to advocate for PHEVs. Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) Establishing dealer network.
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