NiMH is perfect for the Chevy Volt. NiMH likes to be left only partially charged, contrary to Lead. NiMH charges better in cold weather, and does not lose as much power while discharging in cold weather. This fits the discharge cycle of the Chevy Volt perfectly, as we demonstrate with our RAV4-EV. Cost of Ni per kWh: in 2000, CARB estimated $225 to $350, depending on volume of production http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/2000review/BTAPsum.pdf Adjusted for inflation, current cost might be $1000 per kWh in small quantities, $500 in larger, and $350 in production quantities. Here\'s what CARB said, which sounds doubly facile now: \"...NiMH batteries for the EV types now deployed in California EV would cost EV manufacturers between $9,500 and $13,000 in the approximate quantities (10k-20k packs per year) required to implement the year 2003 ZEV regulation, and approximately $7,000 to $9,000 at the 100,000 packs per year level. These projections exceed the automobile manufacturers\' cost goals by about $7,000 to $9,000 in the nearer term and by approximately $5,000 at automotive mass production levels...\" Imagine, CARB pandering to the Auto Alliance! Now, $30K for an EV sounds awfully cheap, and CARB\'s \"analysis\" makes even less sense. On the basis of this moderate cost estimate, they killed EVs, and relied on $1M fuel cell cars?? With no supply of Hydrogen gas??? [More] [Less]

Funds controlling GM own much larger amounts of oil company stock. GM has a pathetic capitalization, has about the same share price (in actual dollars!) now that it had in 1969. GM has a total market value of only $18B...puny even by manufacturing standards, compared to Honda or even Daimer.

GM and Chevron killed the Electric car, and now claim that it didn\'t exist. Well, this car proves that it does, and that GM is a LIAR.

MW 1997 General Motors EV-1 Road Test

A decade ago GM\'s electric car, the EV1, was a flop in the marketplace. But with gas over four dollars a gallon it would probably attract a lot more attention today. Back when it was launched, the EV1 was revolutionary. It had a host of innovative features like regenerative braking and light-weight construction. But none of that could stop GM from pulling the plug on the program just a few years ago. Take a look at this GM corporate video from the Autoline archives which highlights many of the EV1\'s features and shows how relevant the car is today. [More] [Less]

But is is fast? An EV1 Experience is video I took while renting a GM EV1 from evrentals at LAX in 2002 before they were crushed. http://www.seattleeva.org/wiki/GM_EV1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_EV1

Of the original 1115 GM EV1s only 40 or so still exist. These were severely disabled by GM and given to universities and museums. A few more may still exist as part of GM\'s fool cell research projects. In Early December of 2007 one of them was resurrected, making its first public appearance Dec 8th at Renewable L.A., and then a few days later at the Seattle chapter of the Electric Auto Association\'s monthly meeting on December 11th. The 1997 PbA (Lead Acid) EV1 was reanimated by university faculty, students, EV Bones, and Pv\'s donated Tech2 scanner! Mike, a retired instructor made sure to mention that the car was a part of their ongoing Hybrid project as GM stipulated that the EV1 must not be used as an EV as part of their agreement when donating it to the school. Enjoy this collection of videos, just in time for the holidays! See http://www.seattleeva.org/wiki/GM_EV1_WWU_Resurrection [More] [Less]

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GM and Chevron killed the Electric car, and now claim that it didn\'t exist. Well, this car proves that it does, and that GM is a LIAR.

A decade ago GM\'s electric car, the EV1, was a flop in the marketplace. But with gas over four dollars a gallon it would probably attract a lot more attention today. Back when it was launched, the EV1 was revolutionary. It had a host of innovative features like regenerative braking and light-weight construction. But none of that could stop GM from pulling the plug on the program just a few years ago. Take a look at this GM corporate video from the Autoline archives which highlights many of the EV1\'s features and shows how relevant the car is today. [More] [Less]

NiMH is perfect for the Chevy Volt. NiMH likes to be left only partially charged, contrary to Lead. NiMH charges better in cold weather, and does not lose as much power while discharging in cold weather. This fits the discharge cycle of the Chevy Volt perfectly, as we demonstrate with our RAV4-EV. Cost of Ni per kWh: in 2000, CARB estimated $225 to $350, depending on volume of production http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/2000review/BTAPsum.pdf Adjusted for inflation, current cost might be $1000 per kWh in small quantities, $500 in larger, and $350 in production quantities. Here\'s what CARB said, which sounds doubly facile now: \"...NiMH batteries for the EV types now deployed in California EV would cost EV manufacturers between $9,500 and $13,000 in the approximate quantities (10k-20k packs per year) required to implement the year 2003 ZEV regulation, and approximately $7,000 to $9,000 at the 100,000 packs per year level. These projections exceed the automobile manufacturers\' cost goals by about $7,000 to $9,000 in the nearer term and by approximately $5,000 at automotive mass production levels...\" Imagine, CARB pandering to the Auto Alliance! Now, $30K for an EV sounds awfully cheap, and CARB\'s \"analysis\" makes even less sense. On the basis of this moderate cost estimate, they killed EVs, and relied on $1M fuel cell cars?? With no supply of Hydrogen gas??? [More] [Less]

Funds controlling GM own much larger amounts of oil company stock. GM has a pathetic capitalization, has about the same share price (in actual dollars!) now that it had in 1969. GM has a total market value of only $18B...puny even by manufacturing standards, compared to Honda or even Daimer.

This is a documentary regarding free energy and how this has been kept secret by our governments. Watch and comment on what you think? Is it true? Is it a spoof?

this is a video about the EV1

MW 1997 General Motors EV-1 Road Test