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PowerGenix to supply NiZn batteries for traffic light backup systems

Green Car Congress

Compared to the current lead-acid standard, the PowerGenix-PSI solution is about 70% lighter, with a much longer service life and requires no maintenance. NiZn batteries are also recyclable and RoHS compliant, with no toxic heavy metals, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to lead-acid and other battery chemistries.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman.

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