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The '''[[#CalCars Method]]''' used in Rons [[PriusPlus]] and [[EDrive]]s conversions replace the stock battery with a new [[Battery_Pack_Configurations#Simple|simple string]]. | The '''[[#CalCars Method]]''' used in Rons [[PriusPlus]] and [[EDrive]]s conversions replace the stock battery with a new [[Battery_Pack_Configurations#Simple|simple string]]. | ||
The second '''[[#Hybrid-Pack Method]]''' which is believed to be used by the [[Hymotion]] kits for the [[Toyota Prius|Prius]] and [[Ford Escape Hybrid|Escape]] might use a [[Battery_Pack_Configurations#Hybrid|hybrid battery pack configuration]] which uses both a new simple string and the original stock batteries. Other upcomming conversion projects for older 2000-2003 Prius might use this method aswell. | The second '''[[#Hybrid-Pack Method]]''' which is believed to be used by the [[Hymotion]] kits for the [[Toyota Prius|Prius]] and [[Ford Escape Hybrid|Escape]] might use a [[Battery_Pack_Configurations#Hybrid|hybrid battery pack configuration]] which uses both a new simple string and the original stock batteries. Other upcomming conversion projects for older 2000-2003 Prius might use this method aswell. | ||
− | Both types of course use a [[Battery Chargers]] to | + | Both types of course use a [[Battery Chargers]] to refuel from the grid and it is unclear at this point how such conversions will affect your [[Warranty]]. |
==Underlying Principals== | ==Underlying Principals== |
Revision as of 03:03, 18 March 2006
There have already been a number of successfull Prius PHEV conversions such as Ron of CalCars PriusPlus and a similar EDrive consumer conversion, which is expected to become available in 2006. A second CalCars conversion will be undertaken in public at the Inaugural Maker Faire to help enhance this documentation and help promote PHEVs in the pacific northwest and midwest. A company called Hymotion will be offering conversion kits to fleets and eventually consumers.
See the Terms page is you aren't familure with some of the acronyms used throught the documentation. Also be aware of the Disclaimer should you be considering a conversion yourself.
At this time there are two common conversion methods for the Prius. The #CalCars Method used in Rons PriusPlus and EDrives conversions replace the stock battery with a new simple string. The second #Hybrid-Pack Method which is believed to be used by the Hymotion kits for the Prius and Escape might use a hybrid battery pack configuration which uses both a new simple string and the original stock batteries. Other upcomming conversion projects for older 2000-2003 Prius might use this method aswell. Both types of course use a Battery Chargers to refuel from the grid and it is unclear at this point how such conversions will affect your Warranty.
Underlying Principals
- Universal: Battery Pack Configurations, Battery Chargers, Battery Tap Emulator, State Of Charge Manipulation, State Of Charge Drift, Warranty
- Prius: Prius EV Mode, Prius EV Mode Button
- Prius PHEV: Prius PHEV Battery Options, Prius PHEV User Interfaces, Prius PHEV Pseudo Code, Prius PHEV Photos, Prius PHEV Schematics
CalCars Method
The CalCars method: New schematics and major additions comming soon...
Hybrid-Pack Method
The Hybrid-Pack method: Comming soon...
Maillist
- Local List Archives
- Locally hosted EAA - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle maillist
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eaa-phev/
- Related External List Archives
- News from CalCars.Org (a one-way "broadcast" update, 30+ messages/month, latest developments and news clips about PHEVs, CalCars, partnering groups)
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calcars-news/
- PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid Conversion Group (discussion area for CalCars' PRIUS+ project, largely superceded by this group. Past postings viewable to non-members; attachments viewable by members only. Currently closed to new members.)
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/priusplus/
- An open forum on anything PHEV
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/
- http://www.greencarcongress.com - An online publications about green transportation options.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phev - "Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle World".
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cal_pv_phev - "photovoltaics + plug-in hybrids project at UC Berkeley".
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edrivephev - PHEV and EDrive specific group.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyMotion - PHEV and Hymotion specific group.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hybridsplus - PHEV and Hybrids-Plus specific group.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sprinter-phev - DaimlerChrysler Sprinter Van group.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/camryplus - Toyota Camry Hybrid conversion group.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius_Technical_Stuff Technical (non PHEV) Prius group.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETList - Electrifying Times Discussion Group
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