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

Green Car Congress

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. Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp.

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

Electric Vehicles India

It has some other benefits as well such as it does not require e insurance, road taxes, and a license to ride in most countries. Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH). Lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion polymer battery. Lithium-ion polymer battery. Classifications of electric bicycles.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready. See also Hymotions comments on the subject.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Establishing dealer network. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009. Bloomberg News ).

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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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