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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

Ford , Chrysler , Volvo Nissan , Subaru and VW have all indicated they will be bringing plug-in hybrids to the showroom floor for sale within the next few years. it stands for “Build Your Dreams”—claims to supply 65 percent of the world’s nickel-cadmium batteries, and 30 percent of its lithium ion mobile phone batteries.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." But they may be relevant for use in certain areas, he added.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD claims to have achieved a breakthrough with its lithium ion ferrous phosphate technology, but no one can be sure whether it will work as promised. More Two very different drivers The leaders charged with saving GM and Chrysler are known for wielding a sharp pencil. Heres how one New England school is working to stay on top.

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