The Truth About Cars
APRIL 25, 2023
Toyota claims this brings 0-60 times up to 7 seconds for FWD cars and 7.2 AWD cars – slow, sure, but far more respectable than the 10-second times from before. The battery is lithium-ion. We’re still a long way from fun-to-drive, but the new Prius is at least as engaging as any other small commuter car on the market.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2009
Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs. Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
early technology adopters and relatively affluent urban consumers interested in a “green” commuter car). Lithium-ion batteries may never have adequate energy density to independently power a household’s primary multi-purpose vehicle. Market Drivers. Long-Term R&D Commitments.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2010
Although lithium-ion cell and pack costs are expected to fall sharply by 2020, they are unlikely to drop enough to support widespread adoption of fully electric vehicles without a major breakthrough in battery technology, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. BCG Report.
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 1, 2009
However, while competition mounts in the industry with big name manufacturers finally jumping on the electric car bandwagon, REVA is determined not to be left behind and is building what will be the biggest factory making battery-powered city commuter cars, in the world. Leaders of the pack.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The discovery came when MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder found out how to get a common lithium compound to release and take up lithium ions in a matter of seconds.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011.
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