Tag - lithium-ion batteries
Toyota's plans to run a Prius on Lithium-ion batteries have hit a roadblock. Launch of the new Toyota Prius that was to run on Lithium-ion batteries has been pushed back to 2011, instead of the previously planned 2008 models year.
Toyota had to take...
General Motors is tagging up with A 123 System Inc., one of the worlds leading suppliers of lithium ion battery, to develop cells with A123 system's nanophosphate batteries for a long lasting, safe and powerful Lithium-ion cells for GMs electric drive..
The race to be the first automaker to launch a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) seems to be getting hot with every passing day. A couple of months ago, we had heard that Toyota's plans of bringing a plug-in hybrid had been delayed due to problems.
Cars in the future may be powered by electricity, biofuel or even nuclear reactions! But cars powered by gasoline are definitely on their way out. This organic liquid has powered cars since long, and polluted our atmosphere and made our wallets lighter,..
Toyota was all set to replace the nickel-metal hydride battery pack with the lithium-ion batteries which hold certain advantages over the former as these new batteries are compact, light, and packing a sizable storage capacity. These batteries are...
Well I am not sure about the picture but one thing is sure that if this is Prius then I am not going for it. The car has many improvements in its technology.
It is expected to have lithium-ion batteries with better efficiency and promises an...
Green car production is catching up pace. More customers are turning towards the use of these hybrid eco-friendly vehicles and this sudden emergence has led many big companies to join the race of hybrid car production with leading technologies to meet...
Nobody needs an introduction to electric cars, hybrid cars or the Lithium-ion pack. We are all a witness to the race for such green cars, whether in pure form or a later conversion to it through kits. The truth is-- while such green move is laudable,...
Are you a frequent traveler or tied-down to your hometown? This is a crucial question if one has to understand GM's hybrid venture that has invariably led to - GM vs. Toyota and Ford!
Toyota's Single Mode hybrid powertrain is perfect for city driving....
One of the best Hybrids around, the Prius is soon to get a facelift. According to UK's AutoExpress, works are underway to turbocharge the 8-litre engine and to provide a more efficient lithium ion batteries for the THS-II hybrid system.
So Prius...
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