Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Earlier this month, US President Barack Obama and China President Hu Jintao announced a US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, building on the first-ever US-China Electric Vehicle Forum in September 2009. Earlier post.).the billion and 0.9 billion WH by the year end, and are expected to be boosted to 0.36 billion and 4 billion WH by 2010.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2009
President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 Production of advanced lead-acid batteries, using lead-carbon electrodes for micro and mild hybrid applications. billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA.
Revenge of the Electric Car
MARCH 9, 2009
The more the merrier, the market for these is going to explode soon with Obama’s stimulation plan, and its tax of $7,500 to $15,000 for electric trucks. The trucks can be supplied with lithium phosphate batteries (right) from Valence Technologies, or lead-acid batteries from Trojan.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
at least, the recycling infrastructure for the well-established lead-acid batteries is robust. lead-acid batteries have a far better recycling rate than even aluminum bottles — over 90% of lead-acid batteries are recycled. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The Obama Administration doesnt understand that. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. But GM says it wont get the money until the Obama administration is satisfied the company is financially viable. Posted by: Max | Apr 13, 2009 5:44:33 PM The Obama administration is full of idiots and scumbags.
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