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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

For reference, a typical lead acid battery can survive 500-800 cycles while 2,800 cycles is almost 8 years of use assuming one cycle a day. Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials.

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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I often refer people back to specific pages when they have questions about their own conversions. If I had to do it again, I would definitely send it out for rebuilding by someone else or just purchase a newly refurbished 914 transmission. I purchased the kit as a no-gasoline commuter car solution.

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

Baua Electric

It makes a perfectly good second car, commuter car, or perhaps primary vehicle for a single driver or couple living in tight urban quarters. Available in red, white, and black as actual exterior colors, the ‘Red’ label refers to a charity tie-in that supports Product Red, which raises money to fund research into HIV and AIDS.

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