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Study finds resource constraints should not be a limiting factor for large-scale EV battery production

Green Car Congress

On the order of 1 billion 40 kWh Li-based EV batteries could be built with the currently estimated reserve base of lithium, according to a recent study by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley. only for grid-scale batteries? 90% for Li-ion couples). Source: Wadia et al.

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The 80-20 Rule

Plug In Partners

O ften when I talk about Plug-Ins , I say that PHEV's are a perfect embodiment of the 80-20 rule. But in the case of the PHEV , the logic goes something like this: Roughly 80% of our daily trips are under 35 miles. Here's a piece of it: Why do PHEVs reduce greenhouse pollution ? And the remaining 20% are longer trips.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

The objective of this AOI is to attract and fund research efforts to understand and overcome the barriers impeding the successful utilization of commercial or near commercial high energy Li-ion couples that can meet the performance, lifetime and cost requirements of PHEV40 or EV batteries. Characteristics. Specific Discharge Pulse Power.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants?

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