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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. When the PICC battery pack charge is depleted, the converted Prius reverts to its normal factory HEV operating mode. Andrew Ewert.

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter,

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

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The power electronics act as an inverter and converter. The converter converts the 200V from the battery pack to 12V to supply the on-board vehicle systems. Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. seconds, and top speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Electric operation limit [mph]. Hyundai’s strategy involves an adaptation of the modular 6-speed transmission, replacing the torque converter with an electric motor and high-efficiency oil pump. System net power [hp].

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Battery/Ultracapacitor System for Small Electric Vehicles

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In their study, the researchers connected the battery pack and ultracapacitor bank in parallel to the DC link with bi-directional two quadrant buck-boost converters. The battery pack comprised two parallel strings of 14 series-connected 12 V NiMH batteries (Saft NHE 10-100).

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph).

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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The test drive results were obtained from four unmodified Panamera S E-Hybrid production cars, each carrying three to four people, with the climate control system activated and accelerating up to 230 km/h (143 mph) on the highway section of the route. mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5 Powertrain.

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