Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 21, 2013
PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2013
ARPA-E’s RANGE program seeks to improve EV driving range and reduce vehicle costs by re-envisioning the total EV battery system, rather than working to increase the energy density of individual battery cells. EnZinc’s porous, sponge-like zinc component prevents battery failure and enables high-power charge and discharge.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. High Output Battery.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Joint Venture with Saab and others to research PHEVs.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Finally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, Mitsubishi announced a strategic alliance with Oregon to develop an electric car charging infrastructure in the state. 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.
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