A concept plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) developed by EnergyCS and Valence Technology, Inc. will participate in the Tour de Sol Championship Race and Monte Carlo-style Rally on May 13-16. Valence is a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion® technology, the only safe, large-format Lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/05.../12/075086.html
A modified Honda Insight broke the 100-mile-per-gallon barrier over a 150-mile range during a sustainable-energy and transportation competition being held May 13 through May 16 in Saratoga Springs and Albany, N.Y. The most interesting overall vehicle, organizers said, was the modified Toyota Prius demonstrated by Valence Corp. and EDrive of Monrovia, Calif., which has larger than normal batteries. Tour de Sol
The Valence modified Prius managed 102 mpg over 150 miles. More results from the rally here: http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=co...que&newsid=8474
