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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.)

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Big Science tools for clean transportation: neutron scattering at ORNL

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These facilities at Oak Ridge are operated and managed by the Neutron Sciences Directorate , an organization with about 600 staff. In the case of ORNL’s SNS, the target is mercury. Funding is provided by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Specs for the 1.4 MW protons beam: 1 GeV, 1.4

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." San Jose Mercury News ).

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

While other national and international organizations have been supportive at government hearings, they havent yet begun to advocate for PHEVs. Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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