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MAY 13, 2011

Prius α S Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. Derived from the third-generation Prius hybrid, the α offers an interior allowing multiple seat arrangements. Prius α powertrain. Earlier post.). 1,797 cc (2ZR-FXE). Engine power.

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MAY 20, 2013

plans to increase its output of lithium-ion batteries for the Prius and other models to more than 200,000 units a year. The Nikkei report said that Toyota hopes to extend the range of its hybrid cars by reducing their weight with smaller lithium-ion batteries. The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp.

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JUNE 3, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will begin leasing approximately 200 plug-in versions of its third-generation Prius ( earlier post ) equipped with lithium-ion battery packs in Japan starting at the end of this year. This will be the first time a lithium-ion battery is to be employed in a Toyota vehicle for propulsion.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Demonstration Program Vehicle 002. The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Built specifically to support a global demonstration program that begins this month, the Prius PHV is based on the third-generation Prius.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Panasonic’s lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery division is resurgent, largely due to the shipments of Tesla Motors’ Model S, notes Lux Research. Panasonic’s improved Li-ion fortunes coincide with its customer Tesla’s sales of the Model S and its battery packs ranging from 60 kWh to 85 kWh. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM billion, and spends $60 million annually on Li-ion battery research and development. LG Chem provides the Li-ion battery system for Hyundai’s Blue Gen System.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Toyota plans to receive supplies of lithium ion batteries, which have higher output and capacity than the nickel-metal hydride batteries now used in the Prius and other hybrids. Performance evaluations for the lithium ion batteries have already been conducted. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 16, 2009

In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. the Prius) will represent the top Li-ion business opportunity from a dollar value perspective, followed by moderate hybrids and light electric vehicles (bikes and scooters), particularly in Asia.

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JULY 5, 2012

L/100km)—higher fuel economy than the Toyota Prius v (44 mpg / 5.3 The vehicle can be driven 500-plus miles with total system output of 188 hp (140 kW), compared to the 134 hp (100 kW) from Toyota Prius v and Prius. The Li-ion battery pack is recharged when the gasoline engine is in operation.

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JUNE 11, 2009

Although Toyota has been working on Li-ion batteries for strong hybrids, and has had 126 Priuses equipped with Li-ion packs on the road for the past three years, NiMH cost performance wins compared to lithium for this application, Kuroda said. The results of the Li-ion testsing, he noted, are very promising.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation will continue to use NimH packs for most of its hybrid vehicles after three years of testing Priuses fitted with Li-ion packs. Toyota last month ended road tests of 126 Priuses in the US, Japan and Europe that began in 2006, company spokeswoman Jana Hartline said in an interview.

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JULY 12, 2009

For the test drive, the company modified a Toyota Prius using commercially available components. ETVM replaced the OEM NiMH pack with a large-format lithium-ion battery, and retrofitted a liquid-fueled, gas turbine generator to the car for the range extender. The company had closed a $12M Series A round in April. Earlier post.).

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MAY 14, 2009

Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the new PHV will come equipped with a lithium-ion battery, extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode. In the future, the PHV will be the perfect complement to Prius. The first wave of PHVs will reach Strasbourg in late 2009. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Toyota Prius. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Smart ForTwo. Make and Model. Specifications. Emission Standard. Green score. Mitsubishi I-MiEV. Honda Civic Natural Gas. 4, auto [CNG]. PZEV / Bin 2. Nissan LEAF. 4, auto CVT. PZEV / Bin 3. Honda Insight. 4, auto CVT.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kWh lithium-ion (li-ion) battery system (with cells from LG Chem/Compact Power) with an advanced active liquid cooling and heating system to precondition and regulate the temperature. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies. We at Toyota are already using lithium-ion batteries in hybrids and plug-in hybrids, but it is necessary for us to further improve these lithium-ion batteries. liter and 2.0-liter

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JULY 4, 2009

The plug-ins will use Li-ion batteries produced by Toyota’s joint venture with Panasonic Corp., In June, Toyota announced that it will begin leasing approximately 200 plug-in versions of its third-generation Prius equipped with lithium-ion battery packs in Japan starting at the end of this year. Panasonic EV Energy Co.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Hymotion Prius A123Systems. EnergyCS Prius Valence. EnergyCS Prius Altair Nano. Hybrids Plus Prius Hybrids Plus. Manzanita Prius Lead acid. Hybrids Plus Prius Thunder Sky. Hybrids Plus Prius Thunder Sky. All batteries are Li-ion unless otherwise noted. Model Battery.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

A Dominion PHEV Prius and hybrid bucket truck. Two Toyota Prius hybrids have been converted with the Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Module from A123Systems. The 5 kWh L5 pack, built with A123Systems’ nanophosphate Li-ion batteries, supports fuel economy of up to 100 mpg for 30-40 miles within the electrically assisted driving range.

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MAY 7, 2012

kWh Li-ion pack, offering an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles (161 km). We believe that the RAV4 EV will attract sophisticated early technology adopters, much like the first-generation Prius. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., The battery-electric SUV features a 41.8

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

In ideal stop-and-go driving conditions, the 12 kWh Li-ion battery provides an estimated range of up to 50 miles on a full charge. The iQ EV is a battery-electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments; Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

kW h electricity, $400/kW h Li-ion batteries, $600/kWh NiMH batteries, and 5% discount rate, PHEVs are part of the least-cost solution for gas prices above $2.6/gal, kW h, Li-ion battery prices below $590/kW h, or nominal discount rates below 11%. Relative to our base case of $3.30/gal gal gasoline, $0.11/kW

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Behind our backs, Toyota has conducted studies on the Prius hybrid. Three years ago, they stuffed lithium-ion packs in the Prius and put these vehicles through the rigors. Tests likely included durability evaluation, costs, maintenance issues, and so on.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Based on Toyota’s calculations, fuel cell vehicles begin to best Li-ion equipped EVs in terms of mass required to achieve a practical cruising range of 300 miles after slightly more than 100 miles. —Akio Toyoda. Cover area of EVs, Plug-in Hybrids, and Fuel-Cell Vehicles. Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

The All American "Spirit of DC" was joined in PluginSolutions row by Todd Barlow's Green Motors' PHEV with 4kW lead acid battery pack and Phoenix Electric Auto Association President, Jim Stack's 10kW "Big Kahune" Li-ion pack, which is capable of a 30-40 all electric range, and clearly demonstrates the capability of 101MPG assisted by electricity.

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

will expand its production capacity for its U-Pore polyolefin multiparous film for lithium-ion battery separators at the Sakai Factory in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, in order to meet growing demand for lithium-ion batteries used in automobiles. Ube Industries, Ltd. In 2011, Ube Industries and Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

The researchers used the split drivetrain configuration of a 2004 Prius as the baseline HEV, and examined PHEV versions of it sized for 7, 20, 40, and 60 miles (11, 32, 64 and 96 km) of all-electric range (AER) with comparable performance characteristics. Ching-Shin Norman Shiau, Constantine Samaras, Richard Hauffe, Jeremy J.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Toyota made significant improvements in its new generation full hybrid powertrain applied in the fourth generation Prius ( earlier post ), reducing losses, redesigning and relocating key components and reducing weight. Although the new 2016 Prius retains the established 1.8-liter 2016 Toyota Prius 1.9 2016 Toyota Prius PCU.

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JUNE 30, 2008

Much like GM's system in development for the Volt , the car's lithium ion battery power supply is supplemented by a traditional gasoline engine for long distance travel. VW says the car will use lithium-ion batteries and have an all-electric range of 31 miles.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Toyota has provided some initial details on the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept to be unveiled next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Plug-in Prius will support an all-electric driving range of about 20 km (12.4 Click to enlarge. miles) miles at speeds up to 62 mph.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

Fay says that the company is planning to sell the full complement of 2,600 RAV EVs in California, plus 30,000 Prius plug-in hybrids and to introduce iQ EV urban car sharing programs to achieve ZEV compliance. The battery pack is a 386V Li-ion pack comprising about 4,500 cells and rated at 41.8 Power output is 129 kW max.

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JUNE 22, 2017

Just as in the Prius, the PCU is lighter and more compact as a result of integrating microcontrollers and using a new power stack structure, allowing the unit to be packaged directly above the transaxle. Additionally, improvements to cooling system efficiency has reduced energy loss by about 10%.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Temperature has an impact on the life cycle of a Li-ion battery, as well as its efficiency, safety and reliability. The best operating temperature range for Li-ion batteries is between 25 ˚C and 40 ˚C, and the temperature distribution throughout the battery and from one module to another should be less than 5 ˚C.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Or simply, the Plug-in Arizona EVducation Tour, which is to kick off for all 15 AZ counties, once the sunbirds take flight in April.

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