EV Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

While battery life span varies by manufacturer and age, in general you can expect new batteries to rival and often exceed the longevity of drivetrain components on internal combustion engine (ICE) Vehicles. In general, storing and operating your EV in moderate climates is an effective way to extend battery life.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. The vehicle will be recharged at night, plugged into a standard home outlet. 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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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). The mines in Canada where the nickel & cadmium are mined is one of the most polluted places on Earth. It is simply the cost of doing business. I dont get it.

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