Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Yet, this AM, I got Kay Crow's email about her story appearing earlier in the Sierra Mountain Times. Nickel metal hydride (the same as in the regular Prius) and a lithium ion battery are options, although more expensive, for uses as well. And more will follow. Each charge up should provide 10-12 electric miles.

PHEV 36

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride California Sierra 36

Plugs and Cars

APRIL 16, 2007

Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." And nickel mining is such dirty business we ought move right to benign lithium. We are beyod the point of diminishing returns on the internal combustion engine. Or is lithium the new hydrogen?

Volt 100

Volt NiMH EV1 Nickel Metal Hydride 100

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. April 10, 2009 2:28 pm Link Nothing pollutes more than the tailpipe of a internal combustion engine car.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58