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− | + | *Nov 20 2006 - 2nd contract: Ford Escape conversion for NYSERDA | |
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==Links== | ==Links== |
Revision as of 13:03, 5 December 2006
Hybrids-Plus / EnergySense are presently developing a PHEV conversion system for the Toyota Prius.
Based in Boulder CO, the group is focusing on the Colorado Front Range market.
Click show for a short list of the current PHEV conversion and kit options for the Toyota Prius. |
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For Prius conversion details see the Prius PHEV article and comparisons table.
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Vehicle specs
- Two models: Prius-15 and Prius-30
- Pure EV range (< 34 mph): 15 miles / 30 miles
- PHEV range (conservative driving, after full charge): 25 miles / 50 miles
- PHEV fuel efficiency (conservative, full charge): 100 mpg
- Adds 30 / 70 kg to vehicle mass
- Conversion locations:
- In place of OEM battery, and taking some of the space occupied by the black tray in trunk
- Maintains access to spare tire, in its original location
- Charge plug in rear bumper
Technology
- Original traction pack and Battery ECU removed
- New traction pack:
- LiIon - A123 - 26650 cells (same as DeWalt 36V battery packs)
- 4.5 / 9 kWh
- Electronics:
- Charger:
- 1.35 KW, 115 Vac @ 15 A
- Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle during charging)
- Power Factor Controlled Step-up
- 80% DOD to charged in 5 / 9 hours
- Proprietary custom design
- BMS
- One module per set of parallel cells, with charge current pypass shunt
- A BMS controller, powered by vehicle aux 12 V, isolated from traction pack
- Proprietary custom design
- Controller
- Interfaces to BMS, charger, vehicle
- CAN interface to the vehicle
- Powered by vehicle aux 12 V
- Proprietary custom design
- Charger:
Team
- Carl Lawrence, chief & mechanics developnment - http://EnergySense.com, http://Otivia.com
- James Feeney, initial guidance
- Davide Andrea, electronics development - http://D-de.com, http://PartNumber.com
- Bill Dube', battery consultant - http://KillaCycle.com
- Theresa Szczurek, entrepreneur
- Nancy Balch
- Ann Colcord, PR manager
General Timeline
- June 7 2006 - Hybrids Plus incorporated
- July 7 2006 - 1st contract: Colorado Office of Energy Management for PHEV-30 conversion
- Sep 18 2006 - Demonstrated the State of Colorado car in Fort Collins, at the Colorado Tech Week
- Nov 20 2006 - 2nd contract: Ford Escape conversion for NYSERDA
- Dec 1 2006 - 3rd contract: New Jersey Prius for PHEV-30 conversion