bcc: various The batteries in question here are non-rechargeable AA batteries of very high energy storage (apparently). This is a rather unique (and...
Toyota: Document This!Please take the time to email Jim Press about Toyota's participation in the suit against California's CO2 law. Paul Toyota: Document...
From Maryland News Line, the University of Maryland Web-based news service. A "teaser"on the front page of the Business Section, reads, "Rising gas prices and...
"Commuters could use the internet or their mobile phone to find the nearest vehicle, jump in and start it with a smartcard, and then drive it to their...
From: http://www.appanet.org/events/index.cfm?ItemNumber=14179 APPA/EPRI Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Symposium November 17-18, 2005 Los Angeles, CA ...
Who could have known that the price of fuel might go up? Who could have known that American consumers might at some point be less tempted by auto sales...
"A123Systems' battery technology delivers up to 10X longer life, 5X power gains and dramatically faster charge time over conventional high power battery...
This is FANTASTIC news if true. Paul Source: Peter Rohde Chief Editor Inside Fuels and Vehicles (703) 416-8576 (800)424-8543 Toyota Mulls Dramatic Reversal,...
We're working to get a response from Toyota (and PG&E) to other journalists. If the story turns out to be confirmed, it's a huge step toward what we've been...
Watch out for proprietary chargers as a "blocking" method by plug-in makers to lock consumers into their plug-ins ***and*** future BEVs. Mark my words on this...
Avcons might be a possibility. Clothes dryer outlets would almost certainly pose unacceptable saftey issues, especially if the charger put out enough juice to...
Plug-in hybrids will, I believe, be 110volt. We should push for a standard, available plug. Perhaps the 3 prong 20 amp plug. 220 shouldn't be necessary. Marc...
Regarding charging of plug-in hybrids.... I expect that in the U.S. we will see (certainly at first) just 120V, 1 to 1.2kW charging. That requires no new...
120V charging is specifically exempted from the special requirements of the National Electric Code. For 220V charging, both inductive and conductive charging...
Paul: It is indeed fantastic news, that Toyota seems to be turning around 180 degrees and making a commitment to developing PHEVs. It is overdue news (by a...
Josh, Charles Whalen is the author of the piece you mention. Bill Moore expanded on his ideas in this article published in EV World a few days ago: THE WRIGHT...
Japan's largest battery maker says lithium-ion will be hybrid battery standard of the future JAMES B. TREECE | Automotive News Posted Date: 10/28/05 TOKYO --...
This is more interesting than the rumors about Toyota warming up to plug in hybrid's. 123 systems has products ready for market and has said clearly that they...
FWD: Arrive on any non-gas burning vehicle (including e-bikes and electric skateboards) for free refreshments at Kingsgate Mall's (Corner of Kingsway &...
Yes, we could -- but that would increase the cost, and the 220V charging would require infrastructure support. The battery capacity of a plug-in-hybrid is...
Wouldn't it be possible to make fast-charging and special-equipment charging optional on a plug-in, so you could do a safe somewhat slower charge at home...
FW: I'm finally laughing (cycling) in the Wet Coast ! Hello, this is just a very quick posting. There will be a photo site that will explain this much better. ...
I read through Bill's Blog, both the part where he ended up writing on much the same issue as myself (Charles's comments) and the next blog where he was not...
Great point. This reminds me of statements saying that wind power is no good because I can't supply 100% of our electricity needs. Or biofuels are no good...
This company looks like they are out in front. Why don't I read more about them on this forum? And why didn't CalCars go with them for the Plug in Prius? ...
Those in the SF bay area may want to show up for this event: "Accelerating Breakthroughs in Small Scale Electricity Storage -- A Strategic Economic Lever" ...
... To this topic of learning more about this company, this private email went around a bit today, with an allusion to another company making a breakthrough...
It was noted to me recently that the Electric Utilities are regulated in the prices they can charge where the Oil companies are not. Now, the very high prices...
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