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This is big. And a salvo over GM's bow.
According to the WSJ, Toyota plans to unveil a "small battery electric-car concept" at next month's Detroit Auto Show alongside the new Prius. Is this a GEM or GEM Peapod competitor or something more?
Yes. Especially after bad-mouthing GM for using li-ion technology for so long, I am very curious as to what they plan to power this with... Looks to be a good show this year!
I should know the answer to this, but I'm have trouble. Now, a BEV could be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, right? Or am I dead wrong? Anyone?
Yes. Especially after bad-mouthing GM for using li-ion technology for so long
The battery could be NiMH. That wouldn't be li-ion.
I thought that patent was running out in the near future.I doubt that Toyota will be using NiMH for the new EV. NiMH usage in EV's are very restricte by the patent holder.
My guess would be that they will use a Lithium chemistry however, due to better life, specific energy and potential for cost reduction.
Although, the RAV 4 is a known technology.
And owners are claiming 100K plus miles on original NiMHs.
Although, the RAV 4 is a known technology.
And owners are claiming 100K plus miles on original NiMHs.
...Lithium's only downfall in comparison to NiMH is its unknown calendar life. On that front, only time will tell....