Plugs and Cars

APRIL 16, 2007

Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." Interestingly, Lutz says GM is being approached by NiMH manufacturers to use this proven battery chemistry in the Volt. And if Lithium proves problematic, he says GM will again consider NiMH. But hold on.

Volt 100

Volt NiMH EV1 Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 The Chevrolet Fuel Cell Equinox fit my family, groceries, golf clubs and work supplies with no problem and it drove the same as my fossil fuel crossover vehicle. kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking.

Chevrolet 246

Chevrolet Miles Fleet Fuel 246

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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. More often than not, the “recycling&# of NiMH or lithium-ion batteries involves shipping them off to places like China, where their fate is truly unknown.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58