Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2009
The development team retained the existing conventional front-wheel-drive system of the Combo but added an electric drive, powered via low-cost valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, to the rear wheels.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2012
Compared to Li-ion batteries: PbC batteries are more affordable [3x] than lithium-ion or supercapacitors; PbC batteries have recycling value at end-of-life [$35/lbs], while Lithium-ion batteries have recycling cost at end-of-life [~$75/lbs]. Micro-hybrid testing against VRLA. start-stop) vehicles. Earlier post.). —Tom Granville.
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