Green Cars News

APRIL 19, 2009

Again this is true as the batteries used were originally NiMH but are now progressing to lithium-ion with some even able to hit 0-60mph in four seconds. The NiMH batteries used in most hybrid cars currently are fully recyclable. Fiction - Hybrid car battery toxicity is environmentally detrimental.

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Hybrid NiMH Cars Lithium Ion 36

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The eyes of the green car world, so regularly focused on Asia, Germany and the US, have finally taken more than a passing glance at one of the most historic auto industries in the world – that of France. The green car race: the French are coming. It has four doors, four seats and a compact length of 3.48m.

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Green Citroen i-MiEV Green Cars 39

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." By the end of this year, we will begin testing the lithium-ion batteries developed in prototypes of the Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. ") The performance, longevity and safety of lithium-ion batteries are improving rapidly. The EPRI says lithium-ion batteries are ready now.

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