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 EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. Your numbers may differ.

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Toyota’s goal was to reduce the cost, weight and volume of the pack from the NiMH system used earlier. EPA label calculations do not include Eco mode. In place of a spare tire, the Prius Plug-in carries a tire-sealing kit and inflator. Changes include: Completely new battery design. Displays and information.

Prius 244

Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. The Omori factory currently produces NiMH cells. regulatory EPA approval." ( Response to consumer inquiries after NPR story, February, 2006 ) "The mass market is not interested in plug-ins," says Cindy Knight, Toyotas environmental- communications administrator.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

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