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PLUG-IN options from aftermarket companies

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Written on: 23. 04. 08 [01:46]
jstack6 Topic creator registered since: 27.10.2007 Posts: 30	It seems Toyota can make a plug-in Prius but so far is waiting . In the mean time a few companies have already started making the Prius as a plug-in and most are using lithium batteries. I'm on a list to get the A123 PHEV option. It's supposed to be out in Early 2008, well ???? I'm ready !!!!! You can see the entire list and details at calcars.org Aftermarket Conversion Sources Felix Kramer's Prius converted by EnergyCS — click to see more photos of PHEV conversions . Advanced Do It Yourself/EAA-PHEV www.priusplus.org: CalCars and the Electric Auto Association's PHEV group created this open-source project to bring PHEV conversions to '04-08 Prius owners across the country. Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and two person-weeks of time. (We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.) If you're an engineer or an advanced do-it-yourselfer who is comfortable around high voltage batteries and automotive workshops, you can join the discussion and the project! Amberjac Systems www.amberjacprojects.com United Kingdom-based company has provided conversions in Europe. For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation. EnergyCS www.energycs.com Monrovia, CA. The first after-market conversion company, built Felix's car, currently provides vehicles mainly to fleets. Hybrids-Plus www.hybrids-plus.com Boulder, CO offers lithium-ion conversions of the Toyota Prius and soon on the Escape, for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $24,000. Hymotion www.hymotion.com Concord, Ontario, Canada retrofits the Toyota Prius, Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid, primarily for fleet bulk orders. Acquired by battery maker A123 Systems www.a123systems.com of Hopkinton, MA. Large volumes of crash-tested Prius conversions for $9,500 expected in third quarter 2008. To get on Hymotion's waiting list, fill out the form at http://www.hymotion.com/survey.html, or contact Green Gears, Inc., Hymotion's San Francisco-based distributor/installer. CalCars converted Priuses into a PRIUS+ at the 2006 and 2007 Maker Faires. This formed the basis for the EAA-PHEV project. OEMtek www.oemtek.com: Milpitas, CA is taking orders for conversions with Valence lithium-phosphate batteries of the Toyota Prius for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $12,500 with a one-year warranty; extended warranties available. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA will offer PHEV systems to convert the Toyota Prius using Nilar NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles. Plug-In Supply www.plug-insupply.com, Petaluma, CA, offers complete conversion components with lead-acid battery packs for $6,095, using the EAA-PHEV open source conversion method CalCars has helped develop. (These will be upgradable to lithium-phosphate batteries.) The company partners with approved installers charging $1,200-$3,000; Luscious Garage in San Francisco is its first dealer. Plug-In Supply also sells components and assemblies to enable "do-it-yourselfers" to convert Priuses using its boxes and systems, configured for several battery types. Companies with programs in development EDrive Systems, LLC www.edrivesystems.com emerged from the original EnergyCS (see above) Green Car Company www.thegreencarco.com: Kirkland, WA Has converted several Priuses
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Written on: 12. 07. 08 [00:41]
jstack6 Topic creator registered since: 27.10.2007 Posts: 30	I have a conversion date of August 2008. I can't wait. This week I have been getting very mpg. I got 74.9 yesterday and 69.5 today. I drive about 18 miles 1 way for work, in a car pool with 3 of us and a bike rack on the back. I think I will get 150 mpg or so with the plug-in option. I also have grid tied solar at my home and make more than I use many months. Now I can use that to charge 100% clean and even better I will send that clean power during peak time to the power company , and then chanrge off peak on some of the meaga watts they waste and dump at night since use is way down. It will be good for everyone.
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