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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

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The hybrid has also achieved comparable MPG performance with that of the same model powered by Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries but at a significantly lower cost, ALABC said. The batteries supplied by Exide as part of the C3 Project performed well under the HEV screening test, especially at high temperatures.

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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The converter converts the 200V from the battery pack to 12V to supply the on-board vehicle systems. Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. liters/100 km (62 mpg US) or 99 g/km of CO 2. liters/100 km (64 mpg US) and 95 g/km of CO 2.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. With BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology four cylinders are each supplied with compressed air by one turbocharger for a particularly spontaneous and direct response to the gas pedal. Average fuel consumption in the EU5 test cycle is 9.9 liters/100 km (equivalent to 23.8

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

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We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

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Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

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Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. Since the early 90’s, during the early stages of first-generation Prius development, Toyota has been committed to in-house R&D of advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. Hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several global indicators on the supply of oil and the known carbon pollution environmental damages its caused all lead us to find cleaner ways of transportation. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids. The transplant car companies….aren’t