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

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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. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp.

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Toyota Motor and Hino to provide fuel-cell bus for commercial service on Tokyo airport route

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Hino Motors, Ltd. The hybrid bus is fitted with two 80 kW, 260 N·m permanent magnet electric motors powered by NiMH batteries and two 90 kW PEM fuel cell stacks , and is fueled with hydrogen gas stored in tanks at 35 MPa (350 bar). Earlier post.)

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ETV Motors Demonstrates Proof-of-Concept Microturbine-Based Range-Extended Electric Prius

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Israeli startup ETV Motors Ltd. ETVM) completed a proof-of-concept test of its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) architecture using a gas microturbine for the range-extending generator. Dror Ben David, ETV Motors CEO. Battery chemistry NiMH LiCoO 2 LFP Adv. Earlier post.). cell; and LMNS/LiTiO to form a 3.2V

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack.). Electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor. Motor output: 60 kW/207 N·m torque. Prius α S Click to enlarge. Prius α powertrain. 1,797 cc (2ZR-FXE).

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Toyota launches Aqua compact hybrid in Japan; targeting 12,000 units per month in sales

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque. A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine.

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SymPowerco Corporation Acquires Majority Interests in Highline Hydrogen Hybrids and Hoss Motor Sports

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HHHI) and Hoss Motor Sports, Inc. Hoss Motor Sports Inc. Earlier in July (subsequent to the Letter of Intent), Sympowerco and HMSI began discussions for the development of design criteria and specifications for Prototype Hybrid-Electric Powered Test Vehicles. Polygenic was formed in 2007 by Ethanoil and Gas Corp.