Battery Powered Fuel Economy NiMH Power 
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
The new Ford in-house Li-ion hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) pack delivers peak charge and discharge power of 35 kW, compared to 25 kW and 27 kW, respectively, in the older Fusion hybrid NiMH pack, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Sanyo Electric Co.,
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Atkinson to improve fuel economy. In-house engineering was a key enabler and included all controls, the battery pack, transmission and eDrive system, Gray said. With the final system, Ford was able to deliver 140 kW of power from a combined engine peak power of 105 kW and its new 35 kW battery.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 21, 2013
PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. In 2011, PowerGenix delivered its first production prototype product for the micro-hybrid stop-start market.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter, Engine NVH.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2010
However, research suggests that most consumers have little experience or understanding of electric drive, and have difficulty quantifying their valuation of fuel economy. the PHEV design with the lowest battery power and energy requirements. They note that other requirements may make NiMH unsuitable for PHEV applications.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. L/100km, respectively).
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Agrees on environmental and economic benefits, though some presentations backtrack on that; says batteries need further development before commitment to mass-production. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. And ride off into the sunset on electric power. That tore it for me," says Lutz.
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