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DOE AVTA Completes 1M Miles of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity ( AVTA ) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), has completed 1 million miles of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) testing. Manzanita Prius Lead acid. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. EnergyCS Prius Altair Nano. Renault Kangoo Saft NiCad.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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The plug-in hybrid electric test vehicle for Japan. announced its second Electric Vehicle Testing Program, this one with Saitama Prefecture for its next-generation personal mobility products, including electric vehicles (EVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); electric scooters; and electric carts. Click to enlarge.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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For reference, a typical lead acid battery can survive 500-800 cycles while 2,800 cycles is almost 8 years of use assuming one cycle a day. ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12 12 ton truck with 100 mile range used by local delivery services and courier services. The USCAR/DOE long term goal is 5,000 cycles.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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it would bring down the neighborhood. Because what we call end of life is maybe a 25% loss of power or energy but it is still 3x more than what you get from lead acid. People will start to feel comfortable and realize forty miles isn’t that bad. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008. they need help.

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