Kits Lead Acid Lithium Ion Tax 
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2009
a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs. Valence differentiates its lithium-ion products through its cathode (positive terminal in discharge) material, a lithium iron magnesium phosphate (LiFe 1-x Mg x PO 4 ). According to the US DOE/EIA, the US average total tax for a gallon of diesel was $0.43/gallon
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My Next post States’ Proposals for Gas Taxes Sputter 11 Comments 1. In the U.S.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.)
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries). SPREAD THE WORD: Distribute our flyer.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break. We are addicted to the gasoline tax both at the State and Federal level.
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