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http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/24/h...n-your-hybrid/
Does this look like a good idea?
They say However efficient hybrid vehicles become, you're still going to need a little bit of stop and go action to charge up the battery, and that means you'll be burning through some of that crazy expensive gasoline. But HyMotion is here to help with their new PHEV Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle), which adds an extra battery to your hybrid that can be charged from a regular wall outlet. Once you run out of juice on this li-ion secondary battery, you can resume normal operation, but for local travel you might be able to get by on mostly battery power, leaving that ol' gas pump nearly a thing of the past. The system, which works with the Ford Escape and Toyota Prius, is currently $9500, but only available to Government and fleet owners. HyMotion is hoping to have the price down to $5000 when the kit becomes available to the public in 12 months. What does this mean for the future? A production hybrid gets about double the fuel economy of a conventional car; A Hymotion Plug-in hybrid will get again about double the fuel economy of a hybrid. While conventional Hybrid obtains its energy from gasoline, the Hymotion PHEV acquires most its energy from the electric grid during off peak hours.
Anthony Wei, Vice-President Business Development explains: "The secret ingredient to the 100 plus miles per gallon performance is the Lithium Ion Polymer technology in our PHEV battery. It's smaller, lighter, and more powerful than the NiMH batteries currently use in all Hybrid vehicle. This is the future."
Does this look like a good idea?
They say However efficient hybrid vehicles become, you're still going to need a little bit of stop and go action to charge up the battery, and that means you'll be burning through some of that crazy expensive gasoline. But HyMotion is here to help with their new PHEV Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle), which adds an extra battery to your hybrid that can be charged from a regular wall outlet. Once you run out of juice on this li-ion secondary battery, you can resume normal operation, but for local travel you might be able to get by on mostly battery power, leaving that ol' gas pump nearly a thing of the past. The system, which works with the Ford Escape and Toyota Prius, is currently $9500, but only available to Government and fleet owners. HyMotion is hoping to have the price down to $5000 when the kit becomes available to the public in 12 months. What does this mean for the future? A production hybrid gets about double the fuel economy of a conventional car; A Hymotion Plug-in hybrid will get again about double the fuel economy of a hybrid. While conventional Hybrid obtains its energy from gasoline, the Hymotion PHEV acquires most its energy from the electric grid during off peak hours.
Anthony Wei, Vice-President Business Development explains: "The secret ingredient to the 100 plus miles per gallon performance is the Lithium Ion Polymer technology in our PHEV battery. It's smaller, lighter, and more powerful than the NiMH batteries currently use in all Hybrid vehicle. This is the future."
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I guess it might be worth it. But to power my car, would'nt that requre a boatload of electricity.
What I mean is, will charging it make my electric bill skyrocket? But yeah, other than that issue, I think it's a great idea.
What I mean is, will charging it make my electric bill skyrocket? But yeah, other than that issue, I think it's a great idea.
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Umm can you say solar pannals. http://www.solatecllc.com/
http://www.solatecllc.com/images%20o...totype%203.jpg
IT says Rooftop-mounted flexible (conformal) photovoltaic (PV) panels
supply recharging power directly to the vehicle batteries.
Product line expanding to other hybrid electric models such as
the Honda Civic in the near future.
Solar Panel Specifications:
Panel Thickness: 0.6mm
Flexibility: Conforms to the contour of the vehicle.
Adhesive Strength and Durability: Rated for aircraft use
Manufacturer Rated Output Voltage: 18 Volts
Manufacturer Rated Output Current: 30 watts (2 panels)
Miles Per Gallon Improvement: Four Season analysis pending
Benefit is immediately seen on the Prius on-board fuel mileage display.
http://www.solatecllc.com/images%20o...totype%203.jpg
IT says Rooftop-mounted flexible (conformal) photovoltaic (PV) panels
supply recharging power directly to the vehicle batteries.
Product line expanding to other hybrid electric models such as
the Honda Civic in the near future.
Solar Panel Specifications:
Panel Thickness: 0.6mm
Flexibility: Conforms to the contour of the vehicle.
Adhesive Strength and Durability: Rated for aircraft use
Manufacturer Rated Output Voltage: 18 Volts
Manufacturer Rated Output Current: 30 watts (2 panels)
Miles Per Gallon Improvement: Four Season analysis pending
Benefit is immediately seen on the Prius on-board fuel mileage display.
