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

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. 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. Ewert Energy Systems video (handheld) of driving a Prius PHEV conversion at highway speeds.

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Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

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The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph. of the fuel energy for storage as electric energy in the battery. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen introduces Touareg R plug-in hybrid model

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The Touareg R is the first all-wheel drive model in Volkswagen’s PHEV range, and is also another milestone in the realignment of Volkswagen R that started in 2019. The power electronics convert the direct current of the battery into alternating current for the electric drive motor. kWh) built into the luggage compartment underbody.

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Quantum launches new line of converted plug-in hybrid F-150 pickup trucks for fleets

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The conversions are based on the F-150 4 X 4 Extended Cab with 145” W.B. Equipped with Quantum’s new “F-Drive” hybrid system, the PHEV F-150 will have a 35-mile electric range before shifting to a hybrid mode where it can continue for a total range of more than 400 miles. air-cooled 22.6 100 kW power inverter.

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Volta Trucks partners with Prodrive to develop its electric heavy-duty truck

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Targets for the truck include a range of 100 miles, a top speed of 50 mph and a gradeability sufficient to negotiate the on-off ramps and slip roads typical of urban elevated routes. So good were the results, that the Ford Transit PHEV is set to enter full production later this year.

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BRABUS, Boston-Power and Protean Electric team to deliver high-performance EV and hybrid cars based on Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. A 56-kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides an operating range of up to 350 kilometers (217 miles).

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