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Currently the use of electric bicycle batteries are mostly lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid battery pollution is serious, in the production process as well as scrapping the environment and post-processing on the health of people great harm, in addition, lead-acid batteries have a short life, keeping power consumption low vulnerability. Therefore, the development of new battery in order to protect the environment and people's health-related research institute has attracted great attention and close attention. Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully conducted a lithium-ion battery research, and applied for national patent. Physics was not satisfied with studies limited to patents, but in lithium-ion battery ... Read Full Story
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FAST Shipping , Discount Razor Mod , Razor Mod Scooter , Razor Mod Electric Scooter , Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter , on SALE Cheap Price and FAST Shipping by Amazon The main difference of this scooter when compared to other electrical vehicles for children is the much better build quality. The internal frame is made entirely of metal as well as the handle bars, the wheels are rubber and the brake is for real, not just a cut energy switch. The size it is perfect for an 8 year old but it will take a while to get used to the ... Read Full Story
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Rev your engine and take the Razor Pocket Rocket for a whirlwind spin around the block. This scaled-down street bike is designed to reach powerful speeds of 15 mph. Includes variable speed, chain driven motor for super quiet operation and large 10″ pneumatic tires for a smooth ride. Get set for some freewheeling fun when you hop on a Razor Pocket Rocket. Features battery charger (4-6 hour charge time) for 45 minutes of continuous driving, pit stand and tools, box frame with durable powder finish. Requires 2 “12V” batteries (included). Measures 36″L x 20″W x 21″H. Minimal assembly required. Holds up to 150 lbs. ... Read Full Story
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Electric cars in Seattle will soon have plenty of places to recharge Infrastructure for electric cars in the City of Seattle, Washington just got a huge boost! A $100 million federal grant to the Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec) will help pay for 2,500 electric vehicle charging stations in the region, to be constructed starting next year. The Emerald City (as Seattle is fondly known) is one of 5 cities to receive this important funding. Because much of the electricity generated in the Pacific Northwest comes from hydro-power, instead of coal, Seattle is considered to be an ideal location for EV investment and experiments. ... Read Full Story
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Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter Razor pocket mod miniature euro electric scooter, Cruise the side streets in style with this Euro-style electric scooter from Razor. Featuring a high-performance, chain-driven electric motor and a vintage-inspired body, the Pocket Mod can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour–plenty fast enough for a quick trip to the corner store or a fun ride in the country. The scooter also teams a pair of 12-inch pneumatic tires with a rear suspension system to ensure a comfortable ride. Other features include a retractable kickstand, variable-speed acceleration, a padded seat, and a built-in battery that travels ... Read Full Story
Sequoia Solar, a California company that designs, installs, and maintains grid-connected, solar solutions, will introduce its first networked solar-powered electric vehicle charging station, using equipment from Coulomb Technologies, on 11 November at its San Diego Country regional office in Solana...  
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Tesla Motors, Green Daily, Fisker In some ways, the all-electric Tesla Roadster and the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma don't compete. The difference in powertrains, which will filter down to the two compaies' lower-cost models, the Tesla Model S and Fisker's Project Nina vehicle, means that slightly different consumers are going to be interested in these cars. In other ways, though, Fisker and Tesla go head-to...  
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Yet another electric battery start-up touting a big advance in battery technology. A start-up based in Menlo Park, CA, plans to sell a new type of anode for lithium-ion batteries that, the company says, will let electric vehicles travel farther and mobile devices last longer without a recharge. Amprius' lithium-ion anodes are made of silicon nanowires, which can store 10 times more charge than graphite, the material used for today's lithium...  
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Mesa Uranium reported having received exploration rights lithium mining project Seluar 10 square miles in Utah. Lithium mining project will be managed by Mesa for the anticipated growth in demand and supply of lithium carbonate, industrial lithium-ion batteries, electric hybrid and electric cars will increase in 2012. Lithium mining project that will be explored from oil [...]  
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Nissan has released the first official sketch of its upcoming NV200 all-electric commercial van. Based on the standard NV200 launched earlier this year, the electric vehicle version will likely share its powertrain with Nissan’s soon-to-be-launched Leaf EV. Judging from the teaser sketch the EV version of the NV200 will share much of its [...]  
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The Tesla Roadster has set a new distance record for a production electric vehicle by traveling 313 miles (501km) on a single charge. The milestone took place during the 2009 Global Green Challenge in Australia where eco-friendly vehicles have been battling it out over a formidable 1800 mile course. The distance achieved is well above the 244 mile range Tesla quotes in its specs... and on top of that, the electric sportscar reportedly had 3...  
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The fact that the streets aren’t exactly swarming with Segways seven years after they went on sale hasn’t stopped some major players taking tentative steps (or wheels) into the personal mobility arena with their own device prototypes. As we’ve seen previously Toyota is working on the Winglet, while Honda recently displayed its U3-X experimental vehicle at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Now Nissan is getting in on the act with its own prototype...  
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green CultureThere's no debate that batteries for electric cars remain absurdly expensive and one of the main hurdles to widespread EV acceptance. A team of electric vehicle converters at the ChargeCar project at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania is trying to solve the puzzle by using low-cost lead acid batteries coupled with a supercapacitor and four electric motors. The powerplant was installed in some sort...  
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn with Leaf EV - Click above for high-res image gallery You certainly can't argue with Carlos Ghosn's commitment to battery-powered vehicles. No one else in the auto industry has placed such a huge bet on plug-in vehicles. Renault has committed to four different battery-powered vehicles in the next few years, and Nissan has committed to three and possibly a fourth. Building so many EVs...  
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Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV isn’t yet available to the general public, but it’s already snagged a big award from the Automotive Hall of Fame in Japan. The organization named the electric car’s control system, which Mitsubishi calls MiEV OS, “Car Technology of the Year.” The control system is the heart of the little EV, keeping tabs on the [...]  
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