Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

Though widely thought of as the ultimate green car, the 2010 Toyota Prius is facing criticism over just how green it is. The controversy centres on its use of a nickel metal hydride battery. Nickel metal hydride batteries can also be fully recycled, with Toyota part of one of the largest recycling programmes.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

ESMA’s design has an important synergy with Saft’s capabilities as its construction is similar to that used in nickel-cadmium cells. Tags: Green cars Latest news battery technologies ESMA Saft supercapacitors.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Inside, satin-finish chrome and metallic fluorescent green details provide a unique ambience which is enhanced by the specific grey velour upholstery and embroidered ‘printed circuit’ motifs. Kangoo be bop Z.E. Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E. is an all-electric zero emission (in road use) vehicle.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). They SHOULD be focusing on the Volt, alongside "greening up" their other models. It is simply the cost of doing business. "The Volt is a case study.

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