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 ...
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jamin_java
Jul 1, 2006 10:20 pm
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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 7:36 pm
... If only it were that simple :) Monitoring and caring for the battery itself is more than half of the job. -Greg...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 7:52 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:01 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:02 pm
... We will be looking for potential licensees outside of California to become authorized EDrive installation centers eventually, but that won't happen until...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:03 pm
... Unfortunately not yet. EnergyCS is still doing conversions at $40,000 each for hand built prototypes based on the original design. The 2nd generation...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:07 pm
... I don't see why not. We're busy with the Prius now and soon the Ford Escape. Any other potential hybrid conversion likely won't happen (by...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:08 pm
... sorry. ... Actually 'a' founder... Peter Nortman is president of EnergyCS. Pete and I are partners in both EnergyCS and EDrive Systems. Demand is certainly...
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Joel Hacker
joel_fredrick
Jul 7, 2006 8:11 pm
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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:12 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:13 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:19 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:33 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:35 pm
... 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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:35 pm
... 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 ...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:53 pm
... 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 ...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 7, 2006 8:53 pm
... 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...
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Bill
billzphilly
Jul 9, 2006 6:34 pm
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...
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jamin_java
Jul 10, 2006 5:53 am
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...
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Sergei Lubich.Mobile ...
metropol
Jul 10, 2006 10:30 pm
Hi Tim/Greg, Whichi "New 9KW Lithium battery pack" are you referring to? Are you still using Saphion battery? Thanks, Sergei ... Yahoo! Music Unlimited -...
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jamin_java
Jul 11, 2006 6:13 am
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...
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Jan Peterson
jptrsn568
Jul 11, 2006 1:01 pm
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 ...
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Michael Slavitch
slavitch
Jul 11, 2006 4:27 pm
The interesting number of course is the volume discounting. ... The interesting number of course is the volume discounting. On 7/11/06, Jan Peterson <...
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scanzano_ed
Jul 11, 2006 6:12 pm
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...
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Bill
billzphilly
Jul 12, 2006 3:28 am
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...
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Greg Hanssen
gregzefiro
Jul 18, 2006 12:22 am
... 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...
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berryjeffrey
Jul 18, 2006 7:38 pm
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,...
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brccs2002
Jul 18, 2006 11:00 pm
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...
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Julian and Carol
julianwilso
Jul 18, 2006 11:38 pm
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...
