Are there any facts and figures for the conversion of the Ford Escape Hybrid to PHEV? So far, I have only seen the numbers for the Prius conversion and its ...
The MPG of of the ford is slitely better than 1/2 as good as the toyota,so no matter what the improvement is it will be better in the toyota,but the simple...
... I know a few people have experimented with this, some claiming decent results. Unfortunately the NiMH battery wasn't designed to be cycled like this.. it...
... Due to the weaker hybrid system, the Honda vehicles don't gain as much from the plug-in retrofit. We may look at Honda somewhere down the line but for the...
... We will be looking for potential licensees outside of California to become authorized EDrive installation centers eventually, but that won't happen until...
... Unfortunately not yet. EnergyCS is still doing conversions at $40,000 each for hand built prototypes based on the original design. The 2nd generation...
... sorry. ... Actually 'a' founder... Peter Nortman is president of EnergyCS. Pete and I are partners in both EnergyCS and EDrive Systems. Demand is certainly...
Greg, I don't know if your question was a rhetorical question or not, but I would much rather pay the higher price for a better battery if the difference...
... Not that I've seen.. ... We hope to have a rolling prototype before the end of summer. By then we should know what the potential is for the Escape. -Greg...
... We'd like to look into the Highlander/Lexus, but first we need to finish the Prius. 2nd in line after Prius is the Ford Escape. We likely won't get to a...
... You're a true pioneer! But now it's time to upgrade... Seriously though, the architecture of the two vehicles is dramatically different. The market just...
... Absolutely. ... Yes, it drives just like a normal Prius.. it's just that for the first 50 miles or so (after recharging) the engine will be on a lot less...
... At present, we are planning to re-sell most of the NiMH batteries pulled from converted cars to help lower the cost of the conversion. We will retain a...
... Thanks, A123 seems to have tremendous power density, but as far as energy density it's really not any better than Valence. While the Valence/A123 ...
... The final product for EDrive isn't finished yet. You might find some pictures on the Internet (maybe the Calcars web site) of the display used on the ...
... The Escape may cost more because it is a higher voltage battery pack which will require more modules (and thus more cost) if we keep the same 40Ah...
If my commute is only 10 miles/day, will the recharge only use enough electricity to recharge to full, or will it draw current for the entire time it is...
I'll take this one for you Greg,Hi Bill I'm Tim,I'm shure that if the battery is @ 3/4 capacity it can only be charged the remaining 1/4 to full capacity,you...
Hi Tim/Greg, Whichi "New 9KW Lithium battery pack" are you referring to? Are you still using Saphion battery? Thanks, Sergei ... Yahoo! Music Unlimited -...
Hi Sergei, Tim here let me start by saying that I'm just a Mere Mortal 2006 Prius Owner looking for a plug for my little prius that could,so that I may become...
Found these stats on the Ford Escape Hybrid: It has a 50 mile electric range and 60 mpg rating by Hymotion 12. Per greencarcongress.com Plug-in Hybrid Kits ...
The interesting number of course is the volume discounting. ... The interesting number of course is the volume discounting. On 7/11/06, Jan Peterson <...
Hi all, Have a look at this company. www.zmp.com Look who is backing them. I have no idea if there technology will work for hybrid applications, but maybe...
thanks Tim, I'd really like to know what happens when I do plug it in for a recharge from 3/4 to full. Does the charger turn off the draw of current from the...
... EDrive may not be available on the East coast until sometime early-mid 2007 and even then you might have to take it down to Massachusetts or New York...
A thought...has anyone suggested a counter for the number of PHEV conversions on Edrive's website? It is an idea for other PHEV organizations (Hymotion,...
I've got a 2005 Prius. I'm ready to add the extra battery capacity and charging system. I might even do this in conjunction with a solar power system for my...
The grand total is less than a hundred, maybe way less. This just has been slow developing. Hopefully it will take off soon and I can drive one before they...
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