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The energy storage system incorporates the latest Lithium Titanate (LTO) technology, which significantly increases energy density, allows for faster charging and enables pure electric (engine off) extendedrange capability. Since 2003, Allison has delivered more than 9,000 electric hybrid propulsion systems globally.
(CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the ExtendedRange Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents.
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Competition is going to force them to produce a comfortable, usable, extendedrange EV for that price, and I will just have to wait. ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 2:20PM (4/25/2009) You know, I still just have no use for a toy car at a real car price. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels.
For extendedrange I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. Jason ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 10:41PM (4/09/2009) Home recharge with your home solar recharge station would be the most desirable for commuting from the suburbs. Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Notify AOL.
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