Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Given the growing public concern for conserving the environment and escalating oil prices, the demand for rechargeable batteries for eco-friendly vehicles is expected to grow rapidly. In response to this, the Panasonic Group is enhancing its development abilities and strengthening its business for rechargeable batteries for vehicles.

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Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Plug-in 199

Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Lithium-ion batteries , now common in laptops, produce more power and are smaller than nickel-metal hydride batteries used in hybrids now. Event Summary Oil prices are at record highs. Plug-in electric vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce the United States’ dependence on oil.

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 20, 2010

Toyota uses nickel-metal-hydride batteries for the current Prius hybrid but has decided on lithium-ion batteries for future plug-in models. Concerns about carbon emissions and their impact on climate change plus high and volatile oil prices are increasing the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles despite their higher costs.

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Toyota Argentina Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 124