They are mentioned in a news story about a company claiming to be making a Lithium-Ion Smart Car in UK: http://www.kokam.com/english/product/battery03.html I...
... Yes, those were pretty exciting batteries, Large enough for EV use! I believe there is a BEV that is in AutoX with them... http://www.proev.com ... Might...
... OK, here it is, pretty rough and only slightly re-organized. This is mostly links to various Li types, PR, and tech specs. There are also a few links to...
TO: Group members and those who read postings here. As many of you know, (especially those of you who are also subscribers to the CalCars-News group,...
G'day, Felix ... It seems most of the arguments against plug-in hybrids is not the cost of petrol or electricity, it is the pollution generated by the ...
This is a good idea. However, here in California -- and probably many other places -- there are overwhelming advantages to having such a solar energy system...
**Here are two snippets about federal law, found at www.sema.org, relevant to PHEV vehicle conversions:* http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=50096 *on...
I'm starting to see some eerie parallels between the push for PHEVs and the push for the "Hydrogen Economy". Among them: 1. Beginning to emphasize politics...
We have been in the "Garage" for almost 30 years and finally people are beginning to listen. The technology has been demonstrated by us many times over and we...
[It this kind of hot passion (versus cold logic) that may not serve us well right now. But it is understandable, energy is a passionate topic.] Anyway.... OK,...
... Although I think your case may be over-stated, it is possibly not without its merits. I think any time finally a good idea breaks through in the media,...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a set of step-by-step instructions to convert my '05 Prius to a PriusPlus. Does such a thing exist? I've been wading through the...
Hi Jim, Last week I ordered the "Electric Only Mode" kit from coastaltech.com. Should have it installed shortly. From what I can determine, the steps involved...
At the conclusion of Bill Moore's interview with the PHEV consortium people (no Electrovaya person was present) they discuss the issue of how the capacitors...
Especially since the Associated Press article came out and gasoline prices have surged, we have seen a groundswell of requests like yours, including hundreds...
... Although we at CalCars attempt to keep our message technically accurate, to paraphrase a common phrase, "Hype happens." Also, we are aware that getting...
I think this is a very important area to explore. As Ron can attest, there are some tantalizing hints that a great deal of efficiency improvement can be...
... I'm not sure I'm entirely understanding what you're trying to say, but as best I can tell, my response is that you're setting up a false dichotomy. It is...
Was: Re: [priusplus] Re: speculation as to how supercaps can play a role in a good PHEV ... 1. The available efficiency improvements with supercaps are...
I apologize (again) for getting this conversation off track. I didn't mean to imply a false dichotomy for PHEVs vs. SuperCaps. But since they are related to...
... They may be somewhat offtopic for supercaps and batteries, but they are not offtopic for MPG improvements and exploring better ways of building HEVs and...
... Your calculations are interesting. However, they are calculations and need some verification. I absolutely do not claim CalCars should necessarily to be...
Well, then perhaps this is close enough to be on topic as well. It may impact powertrain design. I was thinking how PHEVs might interact with an electric...
Electro Energy <http://www.electroenergyinc.com> (Nasdaq: EEEI), a company with an upcoming line of very innovative "bi-polar" nickel- metal hydride batteries,...
Has anyone seen a suggested retail price on these yet, as citied in the press release? I'd like to try a set in my electric scooter conversion, and am...
... No, as far as I know, Electro Energy (EEI) has not yet set a retail price on any of their battery packs. They expect to be "competitive", but, in the...
... [snip] ... I believe you paid $3,000 for the PbA system. So, the cost about a single cycle was $15. We can get 5 gallons of gas for $15, then Prius runs...
In lieu of a response from Ron, I'd say that it's very much in doubt. There's been talk about how the cost of battery packs will go down in price with...
