Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

NiZn offers superior energy and power density compared to lead-acid and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and avoids the high costs and safety issues associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The flow of energy from the high-voltage battery to the electric motor is controlled by the power electronics that are compactly interlocked with the drive unit. The smart is equipped with a lithium-ion battery from the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. hours—half as long as for the predecessor.

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All-Electric Re-Charge Electric Electrical 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. The biggest barrier is the battery." Everything is on the table."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

The gamble is that Nissan could grab the EV market and dominate it until BYD (China) enters the U.S., Those who make the decisions to forgo battery EVs in favor of plug- in hybrids only ignore a sizable market. In California, Nissan of Elk Grove owner John Driebe thinks Nissan has identified a powerful new market segment.

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Nissan Japan United States Gasoline-Electric 124

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Its been improving over time, but the power density and cost issues are still steep for what exists thus far. Interesting in any case. Thats right.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41