Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2012

liter V6 engine mated to a compact, high-output, water-cooled permanent magnet electric motor powered by a high performance NiMH battery pack. The second generation of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system applied in the new GS 450h features a next-generation D-4S direct and port fuel injection system with an Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

With lock-up control, the transmission’s torque converter fully engages at a lower rpm during standing starts to improve acceleration response and help suppress unnecessary engine revolutions. volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. The Avalon Hybrid features a 2.5-liter,

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It’s a simple mechanical arrangement, Gray said, noting that there are no clutches, and no torque converter. The new battery pack, designed and built by Ford using prismatic Li-ion cells from Panasonic, has a charge and discharge power of 35 kW and nearly double the specific power per unit mass of the outgoing NiMH product (0.84

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Hybrid Fusion Fuel Economy Li-ion 275

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

NiZn offers superior energy and power density compared to lead-acid and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and avoids the high costs and safety issues associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

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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Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. High Output Battery.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

OBC is the inventor and worldwide licensor of NiMH rechargeable battery technology and is pursuing advanced battery technologies, including cathode materials for lithium-ion chemistry batteries. million in outstanding 3% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. Earlier post.) Sale of United Solar.

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Corporation Conversion Companies Sale 210

Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. Toyota’s first Plug-in Prius to Use NiMH Toyota is postponing its Lithium Priuses and rolling out a few NiMH plug-in Priuses for testing purposes.

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NiMH Google Prius EPRI 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Moreover, because it is fully integrated into the vehicle’s converter housing, the clutch does not take up any additional space. That’s much less than a conventional NiMH battery with the same capacity, as the weight of such batteries ranges from 180-200 kg.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2012

This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. The new, downsized full hybrid powertrain also features a smaller, NiMH battery with a more efficient management system.

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Hybrid Toyota Downsizing Sale 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The term BlueMotionTechnologies does not define a fixed set of technologies but a range of continually evolving solutions, currently including systems such as a new stop-start system, regenerative braking, SCR catalytic converter and the NO x storage catalytic converter, electric drive and hybrid systems. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Emissions Fuel Convert 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Toyota’s goal was to reduce the cost, weight and volume of the pack from the NiMH system used earlier. The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2. Controlled by the hybrid ECU, the PCU boost converter raises 201.6

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The world’s first V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers and two catalytic converters in the V-section between the two rows of cylinders maintains its maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp from 5,500 – 6,400 rpm. V8 with TwinPower Turbo Technology. liter V8 was terms presented for the first time in the BMW X6 xDrive50i.

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

kWh, it offers five times the storage capacity of the NiMH battery in the previous conventional hybrid model, yet it does not require any additional installation space. These changes have resulted in different torque relationships in the lock- up torque converter. With a capacity of 9.4

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Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV 273

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The new Power Control Unit combines the inverter and DC/DC converter into one unit. The NiMH battery module in the 2012 Camry Hybrid is more compact, with the air intake, junction box and service plug reconfigured to reduce footprint. The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 Battery module. ft to 13.1 x 6 cells, 6.5

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

liter supercharged V6 direct injection gasoline engine; a hybrid module integrating a 35 kW electric motor and disengagement clutch; an 8-speed automatic transmission; and a NiMH battery pack. Volkswagen’s first gasoline-electric hybrid system—that for the Touareg Hybrid—combines a 3.3-liter Earlier post.)

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 296

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A battery is a device for energy conversion and storage, which converts chemical or physical energy into electrical energy through a reaction. A chemical battery or chemical power supply is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. A physical battery is a device that converts physical energy into electrical energy.

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Energy Storage Energy Lead Acid Sodium 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Energy storage is provided by a NiMH battery pack positioned beneath the floor of the luggage compartment. On brake application and/or on deceleration, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and is stored in the battery pack. The high-voltage, nickel-metal hydrid technology (NiMH) battery pack has a total capacity of 2.4

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BMW Parts Production Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

Nominal pack voltage of the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery remains at 201.6 System operating voltage is now boosted from battery voltage to as high as 650 VDC by the vehicle’s boost converter before being converted into three-phase alternating current by the inverter, which Toyota refers to as a Power Control Unit (PCU).

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius have been an important market for nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Recently, BHP Billiton decided to add a sulfate plant at its existing Kwinana refinery to convert the plant’s production of nickel powder into nickel sulfate using sulfuric acid from its Kalgoorlie smelter.

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Indonesia Battery Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

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. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against corrosion with no mileage limitation.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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Plug-in Plug Prius Highlander 100

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Additional opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency in the future include removing the torque converter, use of a less expensive conventional manual transmission (enabled by using the electric motor to fill in the engine torque gaps), and less expensive designs to coordinate the friction brakes and regenerative braking.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

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.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Your numbers may differ. This process is also viewed on a dash gauge, where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Hybrid 98

Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 16, 2021

1896, Charles Theryc invented the wheel with an electric motor hub that can be applied to vehicles and bicycles that helps to convert the self-moving bicycle into an ordinary bicycle. Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH). The rheostat is placed on the handlebar and suitable construction is made for the battery. Electric motors.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Nickel Cadmium Lithium Ion NiCd 59

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Your numbers may differ. This process can be viewed on a dash gauge where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 105

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The first were converted gasoline vehicles fitted out with lead-acid battery packs ( a Chevy Sprint , a Geo Metro and a Ford Ranger ). These cars had NiMH batteries and were sold/leased in California from 1997 through 2002 (only fleet buyers could get them for 1997-2001).

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Nissan California San Jose i-MiEV 62

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 105

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

They are converting up to 40 15-passenger Mercedes commercial vans into PHEVs, with some vehicles using NiMH and others advanced lithium-ion batteries, plus diesel and gasoline engines. And Long Island, NY has converted a city bus to a plug in hybrid with 40 miles of all-electric range.

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. by EAA-PHEV with Nilar NiMH batteries, May 2007 (Centennial, CO) contact: info@nilar.com Small photo. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs? What about battery safety?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) Detroit News ).

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 45

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The Mirai uses the Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS), which features both fuel cell technology and hybrid technology, and includes proprietary Toyota-developed components including the fuel cell (FC) Stack, FC boost converter, and high-pressure hydrogen tanks. FC Boost Converter. Toyota is using a NiMH battery in the Mirai.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Even so, most next gen EV manufacturers are focused on lithium ion (and to a lesser extent NiMH) as the core technology to power their cars. More often than not, the “recycling&# of NiMH or lithium-ion batteries involves shipping them off to places like China, where their fate is truly unknown. — Jeff U 6.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58