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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

—it stands for “Build Your Dreams”—claims to supply 65 percent of the world’s nickel-cadmium batteries, and 30 percent of its lithium ion mobile phone batteries. BYD plans to sell cars in Europe and the US by 2010. Tags: Plug in Partners. the year that the Volt should arrive in showrooms.

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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.) Amberjac Systems www.amberjacprojects.com United Kingdom-based company has provided conversions in Europe. Tags: evdriven. See also Hymotions comments on the subject.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

I’ve been eagerly reading the flurry of blog entries and ongoing speculation on the MINI E. The battery pack is comprised of 5,088 lithium-ion cells for a cummulative 35kWhrs of energy storage. The possibility of offering the MINI E in Europe as well is currently being considered. second range.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." GMs global product chief Bob Lutz said he expects to have next-generation lithium-ion battery packs ready for the vehicles by October this year."Well Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in GMs FastLane blog ).

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A PUMA runs on lithium ion batteries, can reach 35 miles per hour, and can travel up to 35 miles between charges. Photos: GM, Segway purr about PUMA Martin LaMonica is a senior writer for CNETs Green Tech blog. Tags: evdriven. He started at CNET News in 2002, covering IT and Web development. E-mail Martin.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. Feature your company/blog/book Interview a contributor Whats New?

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Interesting in any case.

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