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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. But that can force the electric motor to run above its recommended speed range, said Ewert Energy Systems co-founder and vice president Andrew Ewert.

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

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h

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The new Lexus premium compact hybrid CT 200h ( earlier post ) to be introduced next week at the Geneva Motor Show combines a 1.8-liter liter VVT-i gasoline, permanent magnet synchronous motor, electrically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) and NiMH battery pack. miles at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC in US on 16 November

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Integrated within the modified automatic transmission, each of the two electric motors serves a specific purpose. Dedicated to pulling away under electric power, the motor on the transmission output shaft generates 80 hp (60 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 N·m) of torque. The electric motors are powered by a liquid-cooled, 2.4

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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liter supercharged V6 direct injection gasoline engine producing 333 PS (328 hp, 245 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque; a hybrid module integrating a 47 PS (46 hp, 35 kW) electric motor and disengagement clutch; and an 8-speed automatic transmission. seconds before reaching a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). L/100km (28.7

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. 30kW, 151 lb-ft electric motor. E-Motor power [hp].

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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