http://www.cleanbreak.ca/2007/02/12/clean-break-podcast-hymotion-canada/ Trends, happenings and innovations in the clean technology market Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:38:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.cleanbreak.ca/2007/02/12/clean-break-podcast-hymotion-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Anonymous Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:15:17 +0000 http://www.cleanbreak.ca/2007/02/12/clean-break-podcast-hymotion-canada/#comment-1014 This technology while interesting just isn't viable just yet. The cycle life of the M1 cells is just way too small (mentioned as 800). There is no way any sane person will replace a $12,000 or even $6000 battery every 2 to 4 years. Batteries for plug-ins is a WAY harder challenge than for classic hybrids or pure EV cars. I know A123 are working on a cell more suited to plug-in hybrid applications. Hopefully this will be more viable option in a couple of years. This technology while interesting just isn’t viable just yet. The cycle life of the M1 cells is just way too small (mentioned as 800). There is no way any sane person will replace a $12,000 or even $6000 battery every 2 to 4 years. Batteries for plug-ins is a WAY harder challenge than for classic hybrids or pure EV cars. I know A123 are working on a cell more suited to plug-in hybrid applications. Hopefully this will be more viable option in a couple of years.

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