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Toyota will invest $14.3B in development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030

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Toyota has been continuously evolving nickel-metal hydride batteries and lithium-ion batteries for hybrids by taking advantage of their respective characteristics. For lithium-ion batteries for PHEVs and BEVs, Toyota is working to improve both cost and endurance. —Masahiko Maeda.

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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This means lead-based batteries are essential in virtually all conventional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, hybrid vehicles (mild, micro and Plug-in-HEV, PHEV) and full electric vehicles. Other battery technologies (nickel-metal hydride, lead-based etc.)

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e., The 170-page report also finds that while the combined global EV and plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) market share is expected to grow to about 1.5% All four produce prismatic cells with nickel-based cathodes, a design favored by the HEV industry leaders Toyota, Ford, and Honda.

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Ford accelerates Li-ion battery research

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Researchers say: Li-ion battery systems will be 5 percent more energy efficient than the nickel-metal hydride batteries used in today’s hybrid electric vehicles. Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power: a pure battery electric (BEV) Transit Connect commercial van in 2010.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? The costs and benefits of cars extend far beyond an individual driver to society as a whole. What do car companies say about PHEVs? What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Massive government subsidies are upending commercial considerations. This is a much bigger call than choosing VHS over Betamax, because owning a dead end technology could cost you $50,000. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids.