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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

EV Batteries: The Basics Electric cars are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are more energy dense than the lead-acid batteries found in internal combustion engines or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries found in some hybrids. The average lifetime mileage of an ICE vehicle is about 133,000 miles.

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

Electric Vehicles India

For this many countries are planning to ban all fossil-fueled vehicles in the coming years and promote the use and adoption of electric vehicles more and more. Nickel-cadmium battery(NiCd). Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH). An output of the bevel gear wheel of a D.C. Types of electrical energy sources.

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Could the Prius be harmful to the environment?

Green Cars News

The controversy centres on its use of a nickel metal hydride battery. The Prius uses a lot of fossil fuels during its hybrid battery development and now critics are calling for Toyota to correct its green statements. The argument surrounding the battery is that it uses so much fossil fuel during its development.

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

Here's the press release: PLUG-IN PARTNERS DECLARES VICTORY In January 2006, Austin Energy launched the national Plug-In Partners campaign, a grassroots effort to demonstrate to automakers that there is sufficient demand to support the mass production of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. First, were economics.

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Kangoo be bop Z.E. electric vehicle available for test drive

Green Cars News

It is important to remember that lithium-ion batteries – which are made up of non-toxic materials (lithium, manganese oxide or iron phosphate, and graphite) – do not present any danger for the environment, unlike former nickel-cadmium batteries.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt.

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