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US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

Green Car Congress

While several high profile vehicle market introductions such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf have been initiated, questions remain regarding the potential to reach the 2015 goal. Chevy Volt EREV. Think City EV. Fisker Nina EREV. Ford Focus EV. Ford Transit Connect EV. Navistar eStar EV. Nissan LEAF EV.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

Green Car Congress

EnerDel is scheduled to ship its first cells and packs for the Think City EV on 1 March 2010. The lithium-ion version of the THINK vehicle will have 384 cells in its 25 kWh battery pack and a range of more than 100 miles. volts at this point. The pack is wired into two parallel systems each supplying 350 volts.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. Now popular in Europe, Think Global meets all European and US federal motor vehicle safety requirements. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. Think has also established partnerships in the U.S. ENON.OB ) ).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Granholm and Schwarzenegger talk green mobility Greenlings: What is regenerative braking? 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps. i think this is the best idea simply because of the ease of such a plan.