Johnson Controls creates new NiMH battery for hybrids
Johnson Controls Inc. unveiled a new NiMH battery at the North American International Auto Show last week that "positions the auto parts maker to take advantage of the growing market for gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles," according to an Auto Insider Report.
The company has been making similar batteries for hybrid buses in Europe. The new battery has refined those batteries to be used in today's hybrid cars.
"We're right on the cusp of [hybrid] technology," said Erich Merkle, senior auto analyst for Grand Rapids-based consultant IRN Inc. "Toyota's goal is to make [the] hybrid [car] more commonplace, and the Big Three are really forced to follow. Hybrids are going to be a real growth segment."
Both Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid production have been slowed due to an inadequate supply of NiMH batteries.
For the complete article from the Detroit News, click here.
The company has been making similar batteries for hybrid buses in Europe. The new battery has refined those batteries to be used in today's hybrid cars.
"We're right on the cusp of [hybrid] technology," said Erich Merkle, senior auto analyst for Grand Rapids-based consultant IRN Inc. "Toyota's goal is to make [the] hybrid [car] more commonplace, and the Big Three are really forced to follow. Hybrids are going to be a real growth segment."
Both Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid production have been slowed due to an inadequate supply of NiMH batteries.
For the complete article from the Detroit News, click here.
Labels: electric cars, Escape hybrid, Ford, Ford Escape hybrid, Hybrid Vehicles, prius, toyota
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More people should learn about electric vehicles as a solution. "Zero emissions" is something that's going to be required by law one day (you know it will). Making the decision to go electric is far cheaper anyway, like 10 cents on the dollar vs. gas. (source: zapworld.com)
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