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Shanghai, China. May 31, 2009: Enginer Environmentech LLC to use Lithium Ion Phosphate battery.
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News
- 2009.05.31 - Enginer announce their 2KWH kits are now available to consumers.
- purchase price is $1995 (plus a $95 “destination fee”) for a 2 KWh pack with a 3 hour charge time, 20 PHEV miles, and adding 75 pounds.
Initially, Chinese company Enginer is offering the PHEV upgrade in two models: the 2kWh/4kWh for the Prius and the 4kWh L12 for the Ford hybrid SUVs. This innovation is not expensive. The kit will pay for itself in 2-3 years.
Summary
So Enginer will sell 1000 units for $1,200 each, 100 units for $1,500, or a single unit for $1995 plus an undetermined installation charge or the option of self installation after receiving training.
Enginer patent pending conversion method, which is licensed free for individuals and very minimum loyalty fee ($10/per device) for commercial companies.