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Toyota Sticking With NiMH for Strong Hybrids in Near Term

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Although Toyota has been working on Li-ion batteries for strong hybrids, and has had 126 Priuses equipped with Li-ion packs on the road for the past three years, NiMH cost performance wins compared to lithium for this application, Kuroda said. Toyota has been able to bring down the cost of the NiMH pack in the Prius “dramatically”, he said.

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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

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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. The UltraBattery Retrofit Project DP1.8 Boris Monahov, program manager.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 We also are confident that it will attract more buyers We have two main challenges: the economy, and the [Honda] Insight. ”. A parking pawl is also part of the assembly, which is connected to a differential with a final drive ration of 3.267:1.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.) Click to enlarge.

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Honda Debuts Production Version of 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

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The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack. Like the Honda Insight, the CR-Z offers an Eco Guide and Eco scoring feature to help drivers track progress of efficient driving styles.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time. What about battery safety? Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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E-Flex is technically a hybrid with two power units, but unlike the ToyotaPrius, Honda Insight and various Lexus models, the engine in the Volt doesnot drive the wheels, it simply acts as an emergency generator to rechargethe batteries. How far hybrids will be encouraged in the new government initiative remains tobe seen.