But McMichael points out that shifting to
other batteries raises other risks; nickel is a carcinogen, while the cadmium used in rechargeable nickel - cadmium batteries is also toxic.
Not exact matches
The company launched in 2008 and has
raised approximately $ 160 million from Google Capital, Tiger Global, Benchmark,
Battery Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, DAG Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group, and
others.
It shouldn't take a Wall Street analyst to figure out that an automaker spending part of its hefty profits from pickup trucks and SUVs to develop
battery electric vehicles with range and recharge times that will attract mainstream buyers has a much better future than a small upstart automaker with enviable advanced technology, but no way to pay for its development
other than by
raising more capital.
Musings about a possible Disney theme park and
other attractions have
raised concerns about the project's future direction; as it stands, the eco-city's plans would call for
battery - powered buses; solar - powered water taxis; dense neighborhoods; and rooftop gardens, amongst
other features.