Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Ford’s third generation hybrid system which sees nickel-metal hydride batteries replaced by lighter, more efficient lithium-ion batteries are expected to reduce the firm’s use of expensive and less-abundant rare earth minerals by up to 500,000 pounds a year (226.8

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

Hitachi Limited in Japan is set to spend an estimated Y20-30billion to boost production capacity for lithium-ion batteries as it targets a 70-fold increase in production capacity by 2015. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news general motors Hitachi Lithium-ion batteries.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Japan and Europe by 2010 By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press June 11, 2008 TOKYO -- Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in the U.S., Lithium-ion batteries , now common in laptops, produce more power and are smaller than nickel-metal hydride batteries used in hybrids now.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

Researchers say: Li-ion battery systems will be 5 percent more energy efficient than the nickel-metal hydride batteries used in today’s hybrid electric vehicles. Li-ion would be less costly than NiMH in large volumes - approximately 30 percent less expensive at an annual volume of 3 million hybrids.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

liter gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery from the previous generations. Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy. Both are mated to a 2.0-liter Photos by Toyota.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

The new PHV comes equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery, extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode for a silent, zero emissions drive. The first wave of new PHVs will be deployed to Strasbourg, France, in late 2009, with other markets following suit by mid-2010.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

The vans, which have a 20-mile all-electric range, will be outfitted with either nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries or lithium ion (Li-Ion) batteries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) to demonstrate its PRIUS+ approach using nickel-metal hydride batteries, in response to automakers continuing comments that "the batteries arent ready."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Two EDrive/EnergyCS prototypes: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 30-mile range, with lithium-ion batteries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 23, 2009

The upcoming plug-in Prius will use the traditional nickel metal hydride battery system, but future versions will likely see the addition of a lithium ion battery pack. Reviews, News And More 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid The Cadillac Escalade is the vehicle that made GMs luxury brand relevant again among.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

Rare earths are used in nickel metal hydride batteries, but not really to a significant extent in lithium-ion batteries. The post MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

In addition, Hybrids Plus will replace the cars' nickel-metal hydride batteries with a lithium-ion phosphate battery pack. What's New Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME. V2Green will also supply server software enabling remote control of smart charging and V2G functions.By V2Green Inc.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", See our frequent comments at our news archive. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." I think that our No.

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

Another feature of the vehicles is the latest generation lithium-ion batteries produced by Automotive Electric Supply Corporation. The performance of the batteries is superior to nickel metal hydride batteries in every domain including performance, safety and efficiency.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Variations of lithium-ion batteries, as used on a smaller scale in laptops andmobile phones, are seen as the next big step. Virtually all the world’s bigmotor manufacturers are building prototypes using lithium-ion batteries butso far they have reached production only in a few low-volume models.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. Tis time to return to basics.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Although Think has been plagued by bad financial news recently, the company’s North American C.E.O., 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.

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