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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Toyota has stepped up its research, development and production capacity of both NiMH and Li-ion batteries and will use these technologies where appropriate in its expanding focus on electrification of the automobile. To truly have an effect, our industry must develop a diverse array of products that consumers are willing to buy.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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£30M Fund for Low Carbon Buses in the UK; New GM-Allison Hybrid Buses in London

Green Car Congress

The fund is not intended to pay the full cost of a low carbon bus. The maximum funding per bus will be the difference between the cost of the low carbon bus and the cost of its standard diesel equivalent. Bus operators and local authorities will be able to bid for funding toward the additional cost of buying a LCEB.

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Answering myths about hybrid cars

Green Cars News

Many people have concerns about buying a hybrid car - and they don’t just relate to the price tag. Again this is true as the batteries used were originally NiMH but are now progressing to lithium-ion with some even able to hit 0-60mph in four seconds. The NiMH batteries used in most hybrid cars currently are fully recyclable.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Campaign Begins

Plug In Partners

For example, an area pest control company has pledged to buy up to 150 light weight plug-in trucks, once they are produced. The vans, which have a 20-mile all-electric range, will be outfitted with either nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries or lithium ion (Li-Ion) batteries.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

Compared with today’s NiMH batteries deployed in hybrids, the LG Chem lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 30% less weight, 50% less volume and 10% greater efficiency. The first is the cost of the battery pack. From a historical perspective over the past 17-18 years the cost has come down by a factor of 15x.

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