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ChargePoint installs 1st of more than 80 EV charging stations in NY with NYSERDA funding
11 March 2013
ChargePoint, Inc. has installed the first of more than 80 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations it will install around New York, through a $1 million incentive from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
The EV charging station installed at The Solaire in Battery Park City is ChargePoint’s first installation of what will be part of a significant NYSERDA EV charging station investment. The Solaire, developed in 2003 by the Albanese Organization is the nation’s first LEED Gold-certified residential building.
Last year, New York Governor Cuomo announced $4.4 million being awarded to 10 EV companies, municipalities and other entities, including ChargePoint, to bring 325 charging stations to New York. Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced Charge New York, a new initiative to promote EVs through investing $50 million over five years.
The program calls for investment in 3,000 public and workplace charging stations by 2018, plus other steps meant to encourage the growth of electric vehicle ownership.
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2013 Sonata Hybrid: 47 kW lithium polymer battery pack
Tesla Roadster Battery: 53 kWh (Lithium-ion battery)
Units?
Posted by: kelly | February 22, 2013 at 06:39 AM
Oops, 270V * 5.3 Ah = 1.431 kWh and 33 liter smaller battery
Posted by: kelly | February 22, 2013 at 06:46 AM
Drivers with lots of city driving would be better off with a Camry Hybrid and better yet with a Prius III.
Posted by: HarveyD | February 22, 2013 at 08:32 AM
yeah probably the power delivery of the unit and not the actual storage....
yeah still a weaker hybrid system than toyota despite the improved chemistry
Posted by: philmcneal | February 22, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Wonder what is keeping Toyota from using proven Lithium batteries from Panasonic (like Tesla's) or the rugged units from Toshiba etc. Toyota's HEVs and PHEVs would have twice the e-range with the same battery pack size and weight?
Posted by: HarveyD | February 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Harvey,
Although the Hyundai provides a much better warranty and, I guess, safety ratings.
Posted by: D | February 22, 2013 at 01:55 PM
These are Hyundai's 'learning hybrids', yet "The(all) 2011-13 Sonata Hybrid comes with Hyundai’s Hybrid Lifetime Battery Warranty." makes others look kinda lame or unreliable.
Posted by: kelly | February 22, 2013 at 05:34 PM
@Harvey:
The lithium polymer Hyundai use is about as advanced as anything out there:
'Li-poly battery pack. Sonata’s hybrid system stores its electrical charge in a 34 kW lithium polymer rechargeable battery (5.3Ah/270V) from LG Chem. The Sonata Hybrid’s battery pack weighs just 95.9 pounds versus the Camry Hybrid’s 123.9 pounds. The compact battery pack resides in the forward portion of the trunk to maximize cargo space.
Compared with nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 20-30% less weight, 40% less volume and 10% greater efficiency over the nickel-metal hydride batteries found in today’s hybrids. Lithium polymer batteries offer 1.7 times more energy density than nickel-metal hydride batteries, allowing Hyundai engineers to devote less space and weight to the battery pack. Lithium polymer batteries hold their charge 1.25 times longer. Lithium polymer batteries also are more resistant to changes in temperature, which improves cycle life. Additionally, lithium polymer’s self-discharge rate is less than a third of a nickel-metal hydride battery.
Lithium-polymer has significant advantages over other lithium-ion approaches, including higher energy density and lower manufacturing costs, Hyundai says. Lithium polymer is more resistant to physical damage and can handle more charge-discharge cycles before storage capacity begins to degrade. Lithium polymer technology also offers significant advantages in thermal robustness and safety.
Another key engineering challenge for Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive has been assuring maintenance-free battery operation over the vehicle’s life—at least 10 years, and 150,000 miles—in all weather conditions. Hyundai’s thermal imaging testing shows how much cooler a lithium polymer battery is compared to today’s nickel-metal hydride battery or a conventional lithium-ion battery.'
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/03/sonata-hybrid-20100331.html#more
Posted by: Davemart | February 22, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Davemart, great ref link. More cars may want the Hyundai/LG batteries.
Posted by: kelly | February 23, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Based on reviews of the first gen Sonata Hybrid, this looks like a concerted effort to address the shortcomings of that first effort, i.e. its jerky driving dynamics. I'll be interested to see whether the new car drives as smoothly as the more refined hybrids on the market (Prius, Fusion, etc.).
Posted by: Nick Lyons | February 23, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Not sure if the lack of smoothness problem has been fully solved? Reviews claim that it is still there. The Camry is claimed to be one of the smoother hybrid.
Posted by: HarveyD | February 25, 2013 at 02:40 PM