Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

JANUARY 18, 2009

Victoria Canada 250 598 3100 "Internal combustion is so last century". I think Ed Kjaer, head of electric transportation for Southern California Edison, had the best quote at the podium saying that nobody should think EVs are just golf carts or that the technology isn’t ready: “It is so ready. More to come a bit later.

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Plug-in Plug California 2009 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Many of the first Prius hybrids that were released are still running strong on their NiMH batteries after 100,000+ miles. Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. However, your claims about batteries needing replacement every five years are dubious at best. — Larry 4.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Ive found it facinating how car commercials changed the main MPG number they promoted before gas went over $4 a gallon as city miles. Thats right.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41