Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. When the PICC battery pack charge is depleted, the converted Prius reverts to its normal factory HEV operating mode.

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NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. To facilitate these EVs, Charging stations are being put in place by local councils, making even short range electric cars viable for commuters. NiMH is the risk-free pathway.

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London G-Wiz i-MiEV Recharge 100

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

They reinforce the Pacific National Labs January 2007 findings that we wont have to build new power plants for cars that charge at night. As PHEVs start to enter the marketplace, well see increasing support from electric utilities, as theyll offer reduced nighttime rates to incentivize off-peak charging. Thats 20-25 cents a gallon.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year.

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BYD 2009 Companies Electric Cars 62

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Finally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, Mitsubishi announced a strategic alliance with Oregon to develop an electric car charging infrastructure in the state. Even so, most next gen EV manufacturers are focused on lithium ion (and to a lesser extent NiMH) as the core technology to power their cars.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58