MIT Technology Review, Plug-in hybrid

Volvo Tests Plug-in Hybrids

Original at MIT Technology Review external link • Tue, Jun 16

In making its announcement earlier this month that it will introduce a plug-in hybrid in Europe, Volvo joins other large automakers in plans for the alternative vehicles. Companies including Fisker, GM, and Toyota have said that they will begin selling ...

Opinion: US Batteries for First US Plug-in Hybrid

Original at MIT Technology Review external link • Fri, May 8

CNET News MA Enerdel uses lithium manganese oxide electrodes, the same type used in the batteries selected for GM's Volt plug-in hybrid. It was developed at Argonne National Laboratory with support from the US Advanced Battery Consortium (comprising Ford, GM, ...

Opinion: Does GM's Volt Make Sense?

Original at MIT Technology Review external link • Wed, Mar 4

By Kevin Bullis GM is defending its design for the Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle after a study out of Carnegie Mellon University slammed the design, saying that it's not economical. (Plug-ins are hybrids with batteries that can be recharged by plugging ...

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