Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2011
The new Toyota Prius α hybrid vehicle features automotive interiors made of DuPont Sorona EP polymer, a high-performance, renewably sourced thermoplastic resin. Sorona EP polymers contain between 20% and 37% renewably sourced material (by weight) derived from plant sugar. and Howa Plastics Co., and Howa Plastics Co.,
Green Cars News
AUGUST 26, 2011
It is one thing to focus on the exhaust emissions of a vehicle in an effort to boost its environmental performance – but the new Toyota Prius A (Alpha) hybrid vehicle goes one step beyond. The new vehicle will feature automotive interiors made of DuPont Sorona EP polymer – which is a high-performance, renewably sourced [.].
Green Car Congress
JULY 7, 2011
Bridgestone is expanding its Ecopia EP422 tire line from 5 to 29 sizes in 2011 for a full power line, ranging from 15- to 18-inch tires, fitting vehicles from the Toyota Prius to the Lexus ES, Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima and Honda Odyssey minivan.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
The new Ecopia EP100 is the first aftermarket product in the Ecopia tire line for the North American market, and is a summer replacement tire fitment for popular fuel efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles including the Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla and a selection of other conventional vehicles.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2009
As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. That compares to 33% for an EV (with gas-fired power generation producing the electricity); 34% for a Prius-like hybrid; and 19% for a conventional gasoline internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2018
kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack positioned under the rear passenger seats. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles. cubic feet (more than Toyota Prius). kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries, placed below the rear seats. 2019 Ioniq Electric.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
With recent improvements in high temperature life and cell safety CPI is excited about increasing Li-ion’s role in traditional hybrids like the Toyota Prius. Compared with today’s NiMH batteries deployed in hybrids, the LG Chem lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 30% less weight, 50% less volume and 10% greater efficiency.
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