Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2013

The hybrid has also achieved comparable MPG performance with that of the same model powered by Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries but at a significantly lower cost, ALABC said. Following the simulation tests, Ecotality engineered the actual conversion of the vehicle and put it into daily route duty in a courier fleet.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Hybrid vehicles, which require batteries that primarily provide short bursts of power for acceleration and allow the engine to be turned off when idling, have been served well by less expensive nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, and this class of vehicles will be much slower to shift to higher cost Li-ion batteries, according to the report.

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Lithium Ion 2015 Li-ion Electric Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

THS II uses two electric motors—MG1 and MG2—to supplement the charging of the hybrid system’s Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack, while MG2 assists the engine. Efficiencies on many levels are seen with the implementation of the new PCU.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

The improvements in the conversion efficiency of the PCU and the transaxle/electric motor combine to reduce energy loss by a total of approximately 20%. The 2018 Camry Hybrid is equipped with a Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack on the LE grade and Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack on the SE and XLE.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries). See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. A hydraulic lift assembly for the 300 lb. LiFeBATT USA distributes Lithium Iron Phosphate battery modules that are manufactured in Taiwan.

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Las Vegas 2008 DC Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

BASF has acquired Ovonic Battery Company (OBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. Ovonic is a leading producer of NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery technology, including the production of cathode active materials (CAMs) for this battery type. Source: Ovonic. Click to enlarge.

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NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Batteries 239

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Conversely, fuel consumption is expected to be improved by more than 30%. The two powerplants drive the rear wheels both independently and in tandem, as needed. A new stacked configuration maximizing luggage space allows the 2013 GS 450h to have more cargo area than the previous generation gas model.

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GS 450h Lexus 2013 Hybrid 268

Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

Plug In Conversions Corp. PICC) has completed a breakthrough software upgrade to its plug-in conversion kit that for the first time will allow all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in a converted Prius. You read his take on the new PICC conversion kits and a whole lot more.

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Solar Energy Power Powered 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) That said, the interest in conversions continues to validate hybrid technology as a core technology thats here to stay.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Conversely, high coating thicknesses for the electrodes produce a high energy density. It had a 110 kW electric motor, and a nickel-metal hydride battery served as a buffer. Over the past three years Audi has succeeded in increasing the current capacity of prismatic cells by 50%—from 25 Ah per cell to 37 Ah.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. In most conversions cost is about the same because of needless weight. In the U.S.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58