Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. Compared with today’s NiMH batteries deployed in hybrids, the LG Chem lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 30% less weight, 50% less volume and 10% greater efficiency. Earlier post.).
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 They are converting up to 40 15-passenger Mercedes commercial vans into PHEVs, with some vehicles using NiMH and others advanced lithium-ion batteries, plus diesel and gasoline engines. Using the average U.S.
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2015
Hybrid systems other than the input power-split design pioneered by Toyota 17 years ago are still in early stages of development, and present huge opportunities to reduce cost through better designs, learning, and economies of scale. Hybrids also face the rising challenge of improved conventional vehicles.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. When Lutz first proposed creating an electric car in 2003, the idea "bombed" inside GM, he says. "I But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ). Red Herring ).
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. Play Small Biz Tips Brewing community in Oakland A local coffee shop gets off the ground during the worst economy in recent history. He knew very little about making cars but proved to be a quick study.
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