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Near-Term Prospects for Automotive Li-ion Batteries: 21% of Hybrid and EV Market by 2011

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In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. Lithium-ion batteries continue to face a number of technical and cost challenges, essentially represented in cost at initial volumes, safety, manufacturing reliability and life. Data: Dr. Menahem Anderman.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.

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Toyota details powertrain advances in Gen4 Prius; available E-Four system for all-wheel drive

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Extensive changes to the transaxle, engine and combined hybrid system, generate an expected improvement in EPA estimated MPG on core models of up to 10% (i.e., New Lithium-Ion or Nickel-Metal Hydride Hybrid Batteries. The new Prius will be available with either a new lithium-ion or a new nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity. No announced plans.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. Gasoline is burnt up and gone forever into the atmosphere and into our lungs. In the U.S.

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