Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) – Plug-In 2008 Conference Panelists Agree on Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Hybrids
Attendees of the Plug-In 2008 Conference in San Jose, California met from July 22 – July 24, 2008 to discuss technological developments and policy initiatives that impact the future of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Participants included representatives of the public and private sectors and academia. One of the conclusions to emerge from the conference is that lithium-ion battery technology for plug-in hybrid automobiles is destined to replace the nickel-metal hydride battery packs that currently dominate the nascent hybrid market. Lithium-ion batteries pack more storage capacity into a smaller size than nickel-metal-hydride powerpacks. Lithium-ion researchers target achieving a 40-mile driving range…