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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. kilowatt hour NiMH battery pack with the 6.1kWh pack, retails for $12,500.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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For example, the University of California, San Diego will receive approximately $3.5 Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs. University of California Los Angeles. Rare-Earth Free NiMH Alloy for EV Batteries. University of California, San Diego. Princeton University. Long-Life, Acid-Based Battery.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

London could soon replace California as the electric car capital of the world. We want to test it and get it into production,” Mr [Anders] Jensen, head of the Smart brand team, told the Financial Times on Wednesday.The brand chose London for the pilot in part because of its network of free public recharging stations.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. It uses a start/stop system and regenerative braking to conserve fuel and recharge the battery upon deceleration. Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. Driving modes.

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Campaign Begins

Plug In Partners

Plug-ins could be recharged by plugging into a standard wall socket, delivering “electric” gallons of gas for about 75 cents a gallon at prevailing electric rates. The vans, which have a 20-mile all-electric range, will be outfitted with either nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries or lithium ion (Li-Ion) batteries.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) Click to enlarge.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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California Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower greenhouse gases than gasoline cars -- even more assuming renewables. The program is in cooperation with Californias Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), South Coast Air Quality Management District, and Southern California Edison.

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