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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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early technology adopters and relatively affluent urban consumers interested in a “green” commuter car). In this regard, PHEVs may be closer than BEVs to overcoming the valley, since the current energy storage capabilities for BEVs are inadequate. Market Drivers. Environmental Impacts. International Collaboration.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Battery chemistry is frequently a trade-off in power, the ability to accelerate, and energy storage or range. While iron phosphate systems have excellent power capability, the energy is low because of the low cathode voltage (3.2V Battery chemistry. for Valence cells).

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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Hopefully the funding was from the same place as well… 2 Bill C said on March 13th, 2009 at 1:21 pm I think a few billion should be taken out of the Detroit bailout and give some capital to all of the electric car companies. The tango (commuter cars) says they only need 50 million to become profitable.

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