I haven't heard anyone ask about this subject and wondered. I live about 4 miles from work and most of my driving is just to work and home. Can I buy just the...
Maybe this idea is 3rd or 4th generation, but wouldn't the ultimate PHEV be a CNG / Electric Hybid PHEV? Add a fuel at home option and you would never have to...
... Hi, with 9 miles EV-only range you have a electric car for the most mileage you will drive http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,,1743810,00.html...
Hi Greg, I live in Chicago and since the only installer right now is in California, would EDrive considering some type of kit, mabye even complete with a...
The current Prius battery will only get you about 1-2 miles I think, at best it would only get you there then the engine would want to recharge for the ride...
I live in Southern California and I am very interested in being one of the first (Beta?) testers of this system. I drive our slow freeway system daily and...
Are you living in Southern California? Are you the proud owner of a Prius, and thinking about converting it to a PHEV? Or would you want to buy one if Toyota...
Hi Greg, First I wish to congratulate you for the development and initial deployment of the "plug-in" conversion for Hybrid vehicles. Here in Puerto Rico we...
it's been widely reported that the new 2008 Prius will use Li-Ion and get up to 94mpg. Since it's already Li-Ion, any ideas on how much savings there would be?...
Yeah I figure I could handle $3000 unless gas went above $6/gal. I would like to be an early adopter but $12k is a big kick in the shorts. I wonder if it...
The 2008 Prius as quoted may be a plug-in, which means Calcars and e-drive have both won and you should be happy. In the meantime there is a huge fleet out...
The diesel would offer substantial tourque with the "electric" engine. Diesel+Electric is something the train guys figured out years ago. It's now time to...
"trains dont worry about stop lights every couple miles" Neither do transport trucks on interstates. Trains, on the other hand, must slow down for each level...
This is an interesting conversation about how Toyota might use currently available technology to built a car that gets 94 mpg, I hope they are reading it....
Don't forget that the "English" Gallon is more than the U.S. Gallon * US liquid gallon is 3.785411784 Litres * Imperial gallon is 4.54609 Litres It will make a...
... Hi, no, a Diesel in a Plug in car is nonsense because its an expensive (fuel injection) heavy engine which is only some hours a month working. Most time...
One thing missing from this equation: the ICE only runs to generate electric, so runs at a constant, optimal RPM. Hence, you can build the ICE to suit when...
I'm with James here.. I've just stumped up the cash for a new T-Sprit here in the UK, and it hurt my pocket to the tune of GBP20,500 (Thats around $38,650 in...
Oops! Just read that back. I did not mean to sound so harsh to EDrive as I REALLY applaud what they are trying to do. I especially like the idea of it being an...
Hi Hadashi, I haven't even got the car yet! Delivery is slated to be June 16th. It is to go into to be converted in mid-August, after I've had time to run the...
You're completely and utterly incorrect. The Yaris is a small car with a 1.4L DI engine that is lightweight and powerful. A 1.4L DI engine is at the high end...
This may be getting off topic for the edrive group, though it may apply should they be considering conversions for other vehicles... I don't see the need to...
Modern petrol and Diesel engines are getting lighter and lighter, however they are now approaching maximum efficiency given the medium and the design cycle is...
Instead of pluging the batteries into a socket, why not just add another alternator to recharge the batteries. This would be great for long trips. Non of that...
Here in sunny So. Cal. How hard would it be to put a solar panel or two in the windshield to help boost the battery a bit while you are at work? At 60 miles...
I regret to inform you that the universe doesn't work like that. "You can't get something for nothing" physics-ly speaking... Any energy removed from an...
wait...I don't think the above posting was for nothing... Consider this: ICE engines are most efficient when running near their max load for steady durations...
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