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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2. Controlled by the hybrid ECU, the PCU boost converter raises 201.6 The new model delivers extended EV range without sacrificing roominess for passengers or for luggage. Power Control Unit.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

Yeah, they can afford it. But I think a big part of that was Moore’s law and things becoming really affordable. Well Sunpower and Sanyo are first tier, meaning in the field they’re converting at about a 16% efficiency rate I believe. And do you wind up offering your customers some kind of assistance in filing the rebate form?

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