Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready. Its goal is large-volume conversions at $10,000.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Establishing dealer network.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. What about battery safety? Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37