Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

University of Houston. The University of Houston (UH) will develop a battery using a novel water-based, lithium-ion chemistry that makes use of sustainable, low-cost, high-energy, organic materials. BASF will develop metal hydride alloys using new, low cost metals for use in high-energy nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

Lithium Ion 360

Lithium Ion Range Zinc Air San Diego 360

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 20, 2010

Toyota uses nickel-metal-hydride batteries for the current Prius hybrid but has decided on lithium-ion batteries for future plug-in models. Houston-based James Calaway, non-executive chairman, and his family members hold an 11 percent stake in Orocombre, while other board members own a further 15-20 percent, Seville said.

Toyota 124

Toyota Argentina Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 124

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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. In the U.S.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58