Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2009
One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2010
Today’s technologies for making biofuels all rely on photosynthesis—either indirectly by converting plants to fuels or directly by harnessing photosynthetic organisms such as algae. This process is less than 1% efficient at converting sunlight to stored chemical energy. Electrofuels: Biofuels from Electricity. Engineering E.
Plug In Partners
JULY 18, 2006
That, and the estimated $2 million it cost to convert the vehicle. Dubbed the “ LIPA BUS ,” the 40-passenger El Dorado coach was converted by Hauppauge-based Odyne Corp., Instead it will serve as a generator to recharge and top off two trays of batteries that power a large electric motor mounted to the drive wheels.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs. See CalCars-News Archive for updates.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2009
Infrastructure, recharging and business models. The charging infrastructure area will be a difficult one for businesses, noted Mark Duvall, Director Electric Transportation, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), in his session. convert] millions of cars on the road. —Felix Kramer. [GM
Plug In Partners
JUNE 27, 2006
Along with other national leaders in the PHEV movement, including Dr. Andy Frank and Mark Duvall of EPRI , I spoke to the need to fund battery research and demonstration vehicles. The energy, economic and air quality gains could be dramatic, benefiting individual consumers and the entire U.S.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Batteries not ready.
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