Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Your numbers may differ.

Lexus 77

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Basic – Four years/50,000 miles Powertrain – Six years/70,000 miles Hybrid – Eight years/100,000 miles Maintenance – One year/10,000 miles Corrosion – Six years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance – Four years/Unlimited mile.

Lexus 80

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

Lexus 94

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Although Think has been plagued by bad financial news recently, the company’s North American C.E.O., Even so, most next gen EV manufacturers are focused on lithium ion (and to a lesser extent NiMH) as the core technology to power their cars. Chevron owns the NiMH patents and have not allowed EV size batts to be built.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs. See What Carmakers Say about PHEVs for the latest.

Plug-in 61

Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. See our frequent comments at our news archive.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45