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Let My People Convert! - The A123 Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Les Goldman wants you to convert (your hybrid.) They've been converting some cars back east, working out the kinks. They are beginning to do crash testing, and will meet emission requirements, in pursuit of a fully legal, compliant vehicle. Hybrid drivers in California could finally actually get their hybrid converted.

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Energy Conversion Devices files Chapter 11, seeks sale of businesses; Ovonic Battery Company sold to BASF Corporation

Green Car Congress

OBC is the inventor and worldwide licensor of NiMH rechargeable battery technology and is pursuing advanced battery technologies, including cathode materials for lithium-ion chemistry batteries. million in outstanding 3% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. Earlier post.) Sale of United Solar.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs? What about battery safety?

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