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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. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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Report: Lexus HS Hybrid Pulls in 1,500 Preorders in Japan

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Meanwhile, Toyota’s new Prius hybrid, released in May, has been selling extremely well. About 90% of orders for the Lexus RX, released in April, are for hybrid models, highlighting the surging popularity of such green vehicles. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. of all RX models in June.

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My Trial LEAF & the trials of public charging

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And three streetside at City Hall, trumpeted in signage as a "Green Vehicle Showcase." Usage at the City Hall location is restricted; only official city and ZipCar plug-in vehicles may use them. The third, occupied by a BAAQMD plug-in Prius, appears not to have gone anywhere, long ago charged to full.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Strategic Vision shared data that only a small portion of consumers in the US are “ truly green ”, which means the customer is willing to pay significantly more for a green vehicle. Truly Green Consumers. ” Why is the Prius a success? Second, the Prius has a high quality of execution.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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Greenvehicles hold their value better than traditional cars, trucks and SUVs. Most alternative-fuel vehicles have a retained value four to five percent better than traditional vehicles, though some hybrids and clean diesels, such at the Prius and Jetta TDI, are dramatically higher. Tax credits matter.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “greenvehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids.