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University of Glamorgan and Atraverda to Partner on Bi-Polar Lead-Acid Batteries; Potential Application in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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The University of Glamorgan (Wales) and Atraverda, an advanced material company that owns the intellectual property rights to a conductive ceramic known as Ebonex, are collaborating to produce a commercially viable bi-polar lead-acid battery. Bi-polar lead-acid batteries approach the storage densities of NiMH, but at lower cost.

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Exide Technologies has produced 2.5 million Start-Stop batteries in Europe since 2009

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Exide Technologies announced the production of its 2,500,000 th micro-hybrid battery in Europe. These advanced lead acid batteries are used in vehicles with Start-Stop systems aimed to cut the fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Both the AGM and ECM batteries are 100% recyclable.

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History of Electric Vehicles in India

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The cars were powered by a 72-volt lead-acid battery. It had an AC induction motor and a 96V lead-acid battery pack as its power source. MEML was closed in 2004 due to a lack of demand. TATA Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, and a slew of other firms have begun to sell battery and hybrid electric vehicles in India.

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Start-stop systems hit milestone

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The company has announced the production of its 2,500,000th micro hybrid battery in Europe. Its advanced lead acid batteries feature in vehicles with start-stop systems and are produced in Italy and Spain. Back in 2004, Exide Technologies [.].

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity. So far, most start as hybrids.

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 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!

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

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3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. Who’s Killing the Plug-In Hybrid? East Bay Express Who’s Killing the Plug-In Hybrid? They convert Toyota Prius hybrids into mostly electric vehicles that get 100 to 150 miles per gallon.

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