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Notable Models and the Future
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The DaimlerChrysler GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) line of low-speed, neighborhood EVs have been around since 1998. In 2008 they released six models. They have zero tailpipe emissions, reach top speeds of 25 mph with a range of about 30 miles per charge.
The 2008 Dynasty iT from Dynasty Electric Car Corp in western Canada sell five models ranging from $14,000 - $25,000. They have zero tailpipe emissions, reach top speeds of 25 mph with a range of about 30 miles per charge.
The Phoenix SUT and SUV from Phoenix Motorcars promise substantially better performance than anything yet offered in BEVs: top speeds of 95 mph, a per-charge range in excess of 100 miles, and full battery recharge in 10 minutes. These remarkable numbers are made possible by its Altairnano NanoSafe™ nano titanite battery system.
What's in the Future for Electric Cars
Their future is with either the Altairnano NanoSafe™ battery mentioned above, along with the nanophosphate™ technology developed by A123Systems. This technology is creating a “new generation” lithium-ion battery called an M1 cell, with the hope of substantially better performance in BEVs. It uses olivines, minerals found in nature that, once broken down and following the addition of metals, possess a high charge/discharge content.
The incredible performance capacity can be seen in the Killacycle , a drag-racing electric-powered motorcycle. The KillaCycle uses a 7.5 kWh lithium-ion pack featuring 990 M1cells and powered by two Model L-91 DC motors.
A123Systems is developing a Battery Range Extender Module utilizing their nanophosphate™ technology that can convert current-model HEVs into PHEVs.
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