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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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The total number of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)—low-speed street-legal electric vehicles—on the world’s roadways will grow from 479,000 in 2011 to 695,000 by 2017, a 45% increase, according to a new forecast by Pike Research. Annual worldwide NEV sales by region, 2011–2017. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In particular, this report demonstrates the necessity of maintaining the exemption for lead-based batteries within the EU End of Life Vehicle Directive’s wider ban on lead in light-duty vehicles. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. —EUROBAT chairman Johann-Friedrich Dempwolff.

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

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If you don't ask you will not receive legally, I have received free things like: -73 used power packs (retail $200 ea. 20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). 43 used light fixtures to make into solar hot air collectors (Instructable). -15 Remember most companies have to pay to get rid of some surplus.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

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I could drive a Class 8 truck over a light-duty charger, and it will activate one pad of that truck and still charge. Overnight or deep-cycle discharge damages batteries, and high C rates degrade batteries because of the temperature created. times more life expectancy for a battery versus a deep-cycle charging approach.