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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

Teslarati

’ They told people battery-powered electric cars wouldn’t be able to travel for more than 150 kilometers, while hydrogen cars are advantageous because of the longer-range driving,” the green energy mobility consultant said. As noted by former Hanwha Investment & Securities Co.

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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

Green Car Congress

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.).

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Despite a high upfront cost, operating an electric vehicle is cheap, costing 2.5 cents per mile traveled, compared with 12 cents per mile for a gas-powered car, advocates say. Since batteries that power electric vehicles might last longer than the car itself, they say financing will have to be adjusted to reflect that.

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GM Electrochemists Suggest Ongoing Investment in Both Battery and Fuel Cell Research; Connecting the Science with Vehicle Engineering

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Projected incremental mass due to the energy storage and electricity generation system for (a) a 100- and (b) 300-mile range for a battery electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle. Credit: ACS, Wagner et al. Click to enlarge. The fuel cell option is favored for large-vehicle, long-range options. Wagner et al.

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The best electric bicycle conversion kits

Green Authority

Commuting to work and going around the city will also be quicker and less tiring as you can easily reach up to 20 miles per hour on an ebike. With a battery-powered bike, you can use it more often while using your car less. Take note that batteries are not included in this kit. You can go 20 mph (32 kph) with this setup.

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Electric bikes vs electric scooters vs electric mopeds vs electric motorcycles: What’s the difference?

Green Authority

The range of all personal electric vehicles depends on factors such as the weight of the rider, the weight of the vehicle, the size of the battery, and the user’s driving style. However, on average, electric bikes can go between 30 to 50 miles (48 to 80 km) on a single charge. Electric bikes vs electric scooters: Price.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor.