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 engine also uses an electrically driven air conditioning compressor and water pump to reduce mechanical losses. In place of a spare tire, the Prius Plug-in carries a tire-sealing kit and inflator.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Sonoma County Water Agency "Sparky" by Hymotion, May 2007, (Santa Rosa, CA), contact: sherwood@scwa.ca.gov Wisconsin Public Power Inc. by EAA-PHEV with Nilar NiMH batteries, May 2007 (Centennial, CO) contact: info@nilar.com Small photo. Burbank Water and Power 2007 Prius by Energy CS, May 2007, (Burbank, CA). Full size photo.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58