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Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Club with Hybrids, PHEV and EV in London

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Motorists will have the chance to drive a plug-in hybrid version of the Prius and a Honda Insight Hybrid as well as conventional gasoline cars including a BMW 318 and a Mini Cooper. There are an additional 48 charging points in the council’s secure car parks.

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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

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In a project co-funded by the US Department of Energy and managed by Ecotality North America, the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) has demonstrated the durability of lead-carbon batteries in the high-rate, partial state-of-charge operation of a hybrid electric vehicle. Resources.

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ZipCar rides into London

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Motorists will also be able to drive a plug-in version of the Toyota Prius, as well as the Honda Insight Hybrid. Currently Westminster Council boasts the largest on-street car recharging service in the UK with 14 dedicated charging points.

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Canadian team proposes new propane phase-change thermal management system for hybrid electric battery packs

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Further studies are possible to modify the systems for use on other kinds of electric vehicles.). During charging and discharging, thermal energy is generated inside the battery, causing the battery temperature to increase. Al-Zareer et al. Click to enlarge. —Al-Zareer et al.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there. Power and Associates 2004 report ]. How can I help?

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