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Tesla previews “Roadster 3.0” update; 70 kWh pack

Green Car Congress

In a post on the company blog, Tesla Motors outlined the areas addressed with an upcoming a Roadster 3.0 Tesla said it has identified a new LI-ion cell that has 31% more energy than the original Roadster cell. Tesla said it has identified a new LI-ion cell that has 31% more energy than the original Roadster cell.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

while awaiting a PluginSupply.com upgraded box battery and a set of Li-ion battery -- something new and in anticipation for the upcoming EVenture called Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" All Around Arizona EVducational Tour. Jo has done an excellent job of "pimping" the ride, the original kit from Blue Sky Designs in Oregon.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) Hybrids-Plus www.hybrids-plus.com Boulder, CO offers lithium-ion conversions of the Toyota Prius and soon on the Escape, for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $24,000.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. Read more in this blog post: [link] — Gregory Hancock 5.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. The EV1 needs to be built with LI batteries and a REAL Assembly Line. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Interesting in any case.

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