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

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HYbrid4 technology. 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. The power electronics act as an inverter and converter. Sanyo provided its expertise on the NiMH high voltage batteries.

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Volkswagen Introduces BlueMotionTechnologies Umbrella Brand for Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emissions Technologies; Previews Touareg Hybrid

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This label covers all production-mature or near-production technologies and products that significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. During braking, the E-motor operates as a generator and recovers energy, which is then stored in the high voltage NiMH battery pack. The NiMH battery pack is located in a space saving area.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Electric operation limit [mph]. Sonata Hybrid also features “smart brake” technology in which braking input over-rides accelerator pedal input.

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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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Battery/Ultracapacitor System for Small Electric Vehicles

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Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Allborg University (Denmark) are studying a hybrid battery/ultracapacitor system for small electric vehicles. 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.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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liter 300 kW/407 hp V8 power unit (revised upward slightly from introduction) with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and two electric motors developing 67 kW/91 hp and, respectively, 63 kW/86 hp. Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 236 km/h or 146 mph (250 km/h or 155 mph with the optional Sports Package).

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