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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is the concept of using stored energy in a plug-in hybrids (or electric cars) battery to send power to the electrical grid when necessary. Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Whats Vehicle-to-Grid and why would I like it? What about battery safety?

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