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

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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). Maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Will Bring CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid To US Market in Early 2011

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Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gas engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and Lexus Hybrid Drive technology. The NiMH battery pack is located under the rear cargo area within the wheelbase for optimized balance. miles) at speeds of up to 45 km/h (28 mph) in all electric mode.). Earlier post.).

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). The lightweight, highly compact, four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, 1798 cc Atkinson Cycle gas engine generates 98 hp (73 kW) at 5,200 rpm. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 236 km/h or 146 mph (250 km/h or 155 mph with the optional Sports Package). BMW’s first full hybrid model is able to run exclusively on electric power up to a speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph, with the combustion engine being activated automatically whenever required.

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Volkswagen Introduces BlueMotionTechnologies Umbrella Brand for Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emissions Technologies; Previews Touareg Hybrid

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During braking, the E-motor operates as a generator and recovers energy, which is then stored in the high voltage NiMH battery pack. The vehicle can operate on the electric motor alone at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph), which reduces fuel consumption in city driving. The NiMH battery pack is located in a space saving area.

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