Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Lithium-ion cells for the Prime’s 18.1-kWh kilowatt onboard charger takes around 12 hours to fully charge the car’s lithium-ion battery. appeared first on Current EV Blog. Demand is intense.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 23, 2009

The upcoming plug-in Prius will use the traditional nickel metal hydride battery system, but future versions will likely see the addition of a lithium ion battery pack. Tags: evdriven. The plug-in Prius is expected to launch sometime in 2010. All Rights Reserved. AllCarsElectric.com is published by High Gear Media.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Miles 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) Tags: evdriven. See also Hymotions comments on the subject.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Tags: evdriven. Great Wall Motor Co., Seat supplier Keiper strengthens.

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China Electric Vehicles Chery Vehicles 28

Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. I’ve been eagerly reading the flurry of blog entries and ongoing speculation on the MINI E.

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Mini E BMW Power Powered 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The carmaker recently announced a deal with battery maker A123 Systems to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the full line of electric-powered cars Chrysler hopes to make. They will also compete against new hybrids from Ford, Toyota ( TM ) and Honda ( HMC ), which are entering the market now. Tags: evdriven.

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45