Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Adura will first try to release the product commercially in China, but also aim for contracts in the U.S. Cylindricals are cheaper and constitute the bulk of volume production.) Though $155,000 seems awfully cheap for lithium-ion battery packs. Most buses get about three to five miles a gallon.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Lithium, nickel metal hydrides and even advanced lead acid products are now capable of great energy storage and have strong recycle lives. Currently, battery costs are one of the main barriers, but these barriers are declining as usage and production increase while new technologies and materials continue to push down costs.

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Charging Batteries Battery Nickel Metal Hydride 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Shenzhen manufacturing region, where the company is headquartered, is known for cheap unskilled labor, but BYD’s competitive advantage derives from its cheap skilled labor. Innovation appears to be Mr. Wang’s personal passion. Youre already getting our newsletter. BYD’s forward-thinking management.

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