Monthly Archives: December 2011

EV Battery Technology differences

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

A closer look at the Nissan LEAF battery assembly Our article yesterday was about our drive in the Coda Sedan. A reader commented that the lithium iron phosphate chemistry of the battery pack in the Coda was also a lithium … Continue reading →

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Driving the Coda Sedan

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

A 1990’s sedan for 2012 With the San Diego International Auto Show coming to town, we got an opportunity to get behind the wheel of one true electric vehicle (EV) and a couple of hybrids. Also, recently we had an … Continue reading →

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Washington state gets its first DC fast charger

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

First of nine fast charge stations in Washington state breaks ground The West Coast Green Highway will ultimately link the northernmost part of Washington state to San Diego with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations all along the way. While the … Continue reading →

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International Hot Rod Association adds rules for EVs

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

IHRA to promote EV drag racing The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), the second largest drag racing sanctioning body in the United States, and the largest in Canada, has accepted electric cars and motorcycles into their ranks, according to the … Continue reading →

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More EV battery issues

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

A123 announces battery manufacturing glitch A123 Systems, the battery manufacturing company that supplies Karma, General Motors and Smith Electric Vehicles, has released an announcement regarding a hose clamp misalignment that could affect the battery cooling system of the battery it … Continue reading →

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Tsunami provided real world LEAF battery survival test

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

No LEAF batteries damaged in tsunami destroyed LEAFs Roughly two dozen LEAFs were destroyed as a result of the tsunami that devastated Japan in March. None of the LEAFs batteries were damaged, according to the New York Times. LEAF batteries … Continue reading →

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