Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 23, 2009
The upcoming plug-in Prius will use the traditional nickel metal hydride battery system, but future versions will likely see the addition of a lithium ion battery pack. The fleet models will be part of a test bed for Toyota and future development of the plug-in Prius may at some point lead to a consumer model. All Rights Reserved.
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. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.
Electric Vehicles India
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Matt Titanium Grey, Glossy Starlight Blue, Glossy Coral Sand, Matt Copper Bronze, Mint Blue, Glossy Mercury Grey, Lucid Yellow, Glossy Copper Bronze, Glossy Titanium Grey, Luminous Red, Pearl White. The LML Star electric scooter is equipped with two lithium-ion battery packs with a capacity of 2 kWh each, which are detachable units.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Establishing dealer network. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." GMs global product chief Bob Lutz said he expects to have next-generation lithium-ion battery packs ready for the vehicles by October this year."Well San Jose Mercury News ).
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat.
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