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I have downloaded Janrain Engage, and have set up the Facebook and Twitter applications. Upon activating the plugin on  http://4evriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mock-up-of-lg-chem-battery-for-chevrolet-volt_s.jpg“> Automakers have shown they can build decent conventional hybrids, and are about to show how well they can do on all-electric and extended-range, gas-electric hybrids – but the wall they all run into is how far their cars and trucks can go before the electrons run out. That’s in the batteries, and with few exceptions (Nissan and Hyundai come to mind) automakers don’t make batteries. They may assemble the individual cells into battery packs designed for their specific vehicles, but it is at the level of the cell – and the chemistry incorporated into that cell – that the ability of a battery to store and release energy is controlled. So its good to see so much activity in the battery development world. Latest is in South Korea, where Hyundai Mobis and LG Chem have announced a joint venture agreement to produce lithium-ion batteries for hybrids. The $34-million venture is scheduled to start producing in the second half next year, with a goal of building batteries for as any as 200,000 vehicles a year. LG also is a supplier to General Motors, for the Chevy Volt, and Hyundai Motors (a cousin to Hyundai Mobis in the extended Hyundai family conglomerate) and its Kia subsidiary – for the recently introduced Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)-electric hybrids. They don’t talk about battery R&D in the announcement, just production, but LG Chem’s already done a lot of work on a flat-pack lithium polymer battery cell that’s easier to cool and to package into bundles for hybrids and EVs, and we expect that it won’t stop there. The company earlier this year broke ground on an http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/greencaradvisor/2009/06/s-koreas-lg-chem-announces-plans-to-invest-800m-to-build-ev-battery-plant.html“>$800 million lithium-ion polymer battery manufacturing plant of its own (no Hyundai investment that we know of) to supply the cells for the Volt and Hyundai-Kia battery packs. The hybrid car market in China has yet to be exploited on a wide scale, BYD have entered the market with their BYD F3DM but that has yet to see mass market sales, the Prius is sold in China with a sky high price tag as is the Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota are making waves about bringing their Camry hybrid to China but nothing has been cemented as of yet. The Roewe 550 really is the dark horse of the Chinese car industry, its a Chinese built (with British help) compact sedan that has managed to take on the almighty Ford Focus in the compact sedan segment and has actually managed to hold its own against the mighty media machine of the blue oval. The top executive at the electric-car company Tesla Motors said Thursday that he is skeptical about the viability of rival startup Fisker Automotive, which plans to build its plug-in hybrid cars in Delaware. An ex-Formula One designer has revealed the prototype for what he believes will be the world’s most efficient electric car. The T.27 will be the world’s most efficient electric car due to its low weight Electric car tax credits In addition, don’t forget the electric car and conversions kit tax incentives that expire in 2012 (ranges from $2500 to $7500 depending on the car’s battery capacity, weight and other similar items). Specific timeframes do apply separately to each of these tax credits. Check the following website for possible qualifiers. UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is installing electric car charging systems at 11 of its London supermarkets. The retailer intends to give away charging services to customers. http://4evriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/nissan-leaf.jpg“> So far, most of Nissan’s electric plans have focused on the all-electric five-seat Nissan Leaf, which will make its US debut in late 2010, followed by a European release in 2011 and a global rollout in 2012. The new sketch depicts a small multi-purpose commercial van—something like a beefed-up Nissan Leaf for businesses. Clearly targeting congested European cities, Nissan said, “The low-cost multi-purpose vehicle would allow…van and taxi drivers to enter urban areas where CO2 emissions are restricted.” MADRID, Nov 6 (Reuters) – French auto maker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Friday it would build its new electric car based on the Twizy Z.E. Concept at its Valladolid plant in northern Spain. An electric car company is setting up shop in Stockton and is planning on building cars there, potentially providing a huge boost and much-needed jobs to the local economy. |
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