Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2010
Mark Butler MP, who had been instrumental in securing Federal funding for the facility, was the first person to officially drive South Australia’s first plug-in electric Toyota Prius. “ The plug-in conversion replaces the existing Prius battery with a larger nickel-metal hydride battery pack.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2017
It is 20% smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the current Lexus LS 600h, yet has a higher power density. If a pedestrian is detected on the road ahead and a collision is imminent, this system will automatically apply the car’s brakes and steer around the person, while keeping to its traffic lane.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2018
THS II uses two electric motors—MG1 and MG2—to supplement the charging of the hybrid system’s Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack, while MG2 assists the engine. Drive personality.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. The interior can be transformed as required to offer a load volume of 160 liters (with four occupants), rising to 855 litres (with just one person in the car). The 200V, 5.5 kW per motor.
Green Cars News
APRIL 21, 2009
Researchers say: Li-ion battery systems will be 5 percent more energy efficient than the nickel-metal hydride batteries used in today’s hybrid electric vehicles. Ford’s advanced battery researchers will present recent findings at SAE International’s 2009 World Congress April 20-23.
Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2022
XLE and Limited grades are equipped with THS, a highly efficient hybrid system with a newly developed, high-output bipolar nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery that can achieve a manufacturer-estimated 38 mpg US combined city/highway rating. SPORT mode improves and sharpens throttle response, making hybrid driving more fun.
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