Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2009

The car is essentially a high-end conversion. As with many conversions, space is sacrificed for the battery box. Pioneers’ inquiries about the applicability of the federal $7500 tax credit continue to be stonewalled. Jeff U’Ren drove a Panasonic Lead Acid EV-1 for a few years. Only BMW knows and they’re not saying.

Mini E 100

Mini E BMW Tax Credit Tax 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

Plug-in 41

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries). See also: Electric Auto Assn.

Prius 48

Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2011

Lead-carbon battery. Lead-carbon batteries are an evolving technology born from the traditional lead-acid battery, commonly used for traditional automobiles and back-up generators. Researchers say lead-carbon batteries could serve as a viable back-up source for wind and solar power because of their concentrated power.

Li-ion 231

Li-ion Energy Storage Grid Carbon 231

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 9, 2009

The more the merrier, the market for these is going to explode soon with Obama’s stimulation plan, and its tax of $7,500 to $15,000 for electric trucks. The trucks can be supplied with lithium phosphate batteries (right) from Valence Technologies, or lead-acid batteries from Trojan.

Chicago 124

Chicago Lead Acid San Diego Mexico 124

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My Next post States’ Proposals for Gas Taxes Sputter 11 Comments 1. In the U.S.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58