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Several manufacturers, however, are intent on building EVs that will be suitable for broad-based use, just like regular cars.

A key element in the practical development of plug-in vehicles of any type is the successful adaptation of lithium-ion battery technology for automotive use.

One of the vehicles on display has been converted by Mississauga-based Electrovaya to use lithium-ion batteries produced by that company.