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Politics : Politics of Energy
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To: RetiredNow who wrote (4137)1/10/2009 9:16:04 PM
From: Hawkmoon  Read Replies (1) of 86356
 
I would disagree. They are combining a hybrid with CNG, which dovetails with what I would like to see. Even if they use the more expensive and less reliable Lithium batteries, they are reducing use of oil, domestic OR imported.

The EV announcement, coupled with the showing of the CNG-powered Camry Hybrid concept at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show (earlier post) signal Toyota’s intention to broaden the scope of its advanced alternative-fuel vehicle development, the company said.

But the proof in the pudding with be whether they actually can produce them at a price that most people can afford, or find justifiable.

I still say that lithium ion batteries will have a hard time find mass appeal once people figure out they need a new one every 8-10 years. But presumably, they could just ignore this and run on CNG.

And I still say that ultracapacitors will eventually be the way we go due to quick recharge and far more discharge cycles than lithium.

Hawk
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