Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2018
A new torque converter provides a wider range of lock-up operation (versus the outgoing 6-speed automatic transmission) to imbue a more enveloping and direct driving feel. The converter contributes to low fuel consumption and passenger comfort, since engine revving is kept to a minimum. Drive personality.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2017
The LS 500’s 10-speed automatic transmission, first seen in the Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe, is a torque converter automatic, yet with shift times that rival those of dual-clutch transmissions. It is 20% smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the current Lexus LS 600h, yet has a higher power density.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
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. The converter converts the 200V from the battery pack to 12V to supply the on-board vehicle systems. The 200V, 5.5 kW per motor.
Creative Greenius
JUNE 11, 2009
These are local investors who are very well capitalized and are personally known to the staff of the utility and city officials. Convert your Prius to a plug-in hybrid and rock the world. The rate of $0.32 cited is for rooftop systems, not greenfield systems, and the vast majority of applicants are for roofs of established businesses.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs. In the U.S.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). Think has even shown a convertible prototype.
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