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PowerGenix to supply NiZn batteries for traffic light backup systems

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PowerGenix, the manufacturer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered an exclusive agreement with PSI Acquisition, LLC to supply battery cells for UP-Stealth, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the traffic industry.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 Battery pack.

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Ford’s Key Life Battery test for Li-ion batteries simulates 10 years, 150K miles in 10 months, under different conditions

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Other battery tests include simulating hot and sunny Phoenix weather by subjecting batteries to greater than 140 °F (60 °C) temperatures, extreme cold conditions in Manitoba, Canada with -40 °F (-40 °C) tests, and by driving vehicles equipped with the batteries through ditches filled with water to ensure there are no issues.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) Hymotion www.hymotion.com Concord, Ontario, Canada retrofits the Toyota Prius. Acquired by battery maker A123 Systems www.a123systems.com of Hopkinton, MA.

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

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For example, output from the only nickel mine in the US, the Eagle mine in Minnesota, is sent to Canada for smelting. One possible solution is to move away from lithium-ion batteries and nickel-metal hydrides batteries to other battery chemistries such as. Herb Simon.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Newswire Canada ) 9/24/06 Nissans hybrids will feature a lithium ion battery that could be recharged with a power plug, and the company expects to begin selling the first models in 2010, the report said. ( Wall Street Journal ) 12/11/06 Nissan Motor Co., Watanabe said, noting that "the quality for mass production has to be ensured.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. In the U.S. Powered by Blogrunner Latest From Green Inc. Dimming the Lights to Meet Demand About Green Inc.

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