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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries. Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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Micro hybrid vehicles are traditional gasoline- or diesel-powered cars with automatic, battery-powered stop-start systems that shut off the engine while the vehicle is at rest and restart it upon re-engaging the gas pedal. Earlier post.).

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements.

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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published in the ACS journal Chemical Reviews , reviews in detail four stationary storage systems considered the most promising candidates for electrochemical energy storage: vanadium redox flow; sodium-beta alumina membrane; lithium-ion; and lead-carbon batteries. In their study, Yang et al. Credit: ACS, Yang et al. Click to enlarge.

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Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500e EV at LA Auto Show; forget the Eco button

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A 24 kWh liquid-cooled/heated Li-ion battery powers an 83 kW permanent-magnet, three-phase synchronous drive motor with 147 lb-ft (200 N·m) of torque. Charge time is less than 4 hour charge time with the Level 2 (240 volt) on-board charging module (OBCM). The 500e uses an SAE J1772 connector.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The system is controlled by an advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which calculates the most efficient use of the available energy, and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the amount of charge remaining in the car’s batteries. Battery power can also be used to provide a new Moving Stop & Start function.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 This enables the smart electric drive to be charged in less than 45 minutes (0-80%) when local conditions allow three-phase charging. In overrun mode or when braking the vehicle’s kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy. the daily commute.