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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. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking. Source: GM.

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Chery launches new EV; powered by China BAK pack

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The electric M1 has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and can cover 150km (93 miles) on a single charge. Chery uses a NiMH battery system from Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions in the hybrid A5 ISG sedan. Chery Automobile Co., —Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. Earlier post.).

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. The 144V NiMH air-cooled battery pack in the Prius c has been made more compact and lightweight and is installed under the rear seat. The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Battery pack.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h

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liter VVT-i gasoline, permanent magnet synchronous motor, electrically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) and NiMH battery pack. miles at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h). The new Lexus premium compact hybrid CT 200h ( earlier post ) to be introduced next week at the Geneva Motor Show combines a 1.8-liter

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept Uses Same Powertrain as the Prius

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. miles (2 km) at speeds up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Equipped with a 1.8-liter,

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. In the medium term, said Peugeot, NiMH remains the most suitable technology, in terms of cost and manufacture, for vehicles produced in significant volumes. Sanyo provided its expertise on the NiMH high voltage batteries.

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