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PowerGenix to supply NiZn batteries for traffic light backup systems

Green Car Congress

PowerGenix, the manufacturer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered an exclusive agreement with PSI Acquisition, LLC to supply battery cells for UP-Stealth, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the traffic industry.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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Sonata’s hybrid system stores its electrical charge in a 34 kW lithium polymer rechargeable battery (5.3Ah/270V) from LG Chem. times more energy density than nickel-metal hydride batteries, allowing Hyundai engineers to devote less space and weight to the battery pack. The Sonata Hybrid’s battery pack weighs just 95.9

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Hybrid DLC-Battery Energy Storage System for Streetcars

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The Sitras HES hybrid energy storage system consists of two energy-storing components: the Sitras MES mobile energy storage unit (double-layer capacitor, DLC) and a nickel-metal hydride battery. The energy storage units can also be recharged on routes with OCLs or stationary charging stations, for example at stops.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging. The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. THE BOTTOM LINE. EV MYTH THREE: I can’t get my EV wet. Water is no problem when it comes to EVs.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

The extra lead-acid battery pack can be recharged externally at night from the Prius owner’s household 110 VAC source in a home garage. By not employing the gasoline engine to recharge the lead-acid pack, the “electric-only” range of the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery pack is extended from one mile to about 10 miles.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. announced a partnership with utility Southern California Edison to test a fleet of rechargeable electric vehicles and said it expected to sell such plug-in hybrids within the next decade if battery technology keeps pace.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids.