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The [[SEVA:EAA]] is also working on instructions to help guide experienced EV Converters through the process.  The project has rescently moved to it's own site [http://www.eaa-phev.org here].  See [[Prius PHEV]] and [[PriusPlus]] for content which has moved from the Seattle Chapters site.
 
 
Production [[Hybrids]] such as the [[Honda Insight]] and [[Toyota Prius]] may turn out to be the missing link of vehicles, as they are solely gas fueled car that do electric tricks, they are not ''Electric Cars'', rather than a way to transition away from gasoline they are merely a way to slightly reduce consumption.  It's the transitioning away from gas as a fuel source which should really be a major priority for everyone.  As the president says '''"[[SEVA:User:Rjf#State_of_the_Union_2005|America is addicted to oil]]"''', Plug-In Hybrids may be a big part of the solution.
 
 
'''Hybrid Conversions''' or '''P'''lug-in '''H'''ybrid '''E'''lectric '''V'''ehicles (PHEV) are hybrid cars that can use gas or electricity as sources of fuel, they can plug-in to fuel up with gas or electricity.  These are usually hybrids which are modified, but might also include EV's with pusher or genset range extending trailers.  The PHEV designation may also be found with a number denoting their electric-only range, such as PHEV-10 ''(for 10 miles of electric range)'' or PHEV-300 ''(In the case of the 300 mile [[SEVA:Tzero]] EV with its gas fueled range trailer)''.
 
 
'''See also'''
 
* [[WikiPedia:Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle]]
 
 
 
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==Toyota Prius PHEVs==
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Formed in 1967 in San Jose, California, the [[EAA]] is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric VehiclesThis EAA-PHEV project began in October of 2005 in order to expand those efforts into the [[PHEV]] area by providing general information to curious parties and detailed conversion instruction to help guide experienced EV Converters through the process.
There have been a number of sucessful Prius Plus conversions.  Ron of [http://calcars.org CalCars] has a [[SEVA:PbA|PbA]] version and [http://www.edrivesystems.com/ EDrive] is expected to use [[SEVA:Li#Valence|Valance]] [[SEVA:Li|Li-ion]] batteries to perform conversions with ''ideal'' range.  Both are based on the 2004 or newer ''(Gen2)'' [[Toyota Prius]] and are now capable of charging from the grid using standard 120vac outletsThey can operate as pure EV's at speeds up to 34mph for the range of their larger batteries, which is about 10 miles for the PbA and 30 miles for the Li-ion battery packs.  While also delivering vastly improved mileage at higher speeds in an EV-Heavy type of [[Mixed-mode]] which delivers roughly twice the gas mileage durring trips of twice their electric ranges ''(or 20 and 60 miles)''.  Of course one should also consider the electric power required to recharge in these 100+ mpg situations (<$1 per gallon equivalent).  During extended drives they operate just as a normal Prius and deliver their usual mileage.
 
  
===CalCars & PriusPlus===
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CalCars History...
See [[PriusPlus]] & [[:Image:Calcars-logo-large.png]]
 
  
===PHEV Conversions from EDrive===
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PlugInPartners History...
See [[EDrive]]
 
  
===PHEV Kits from Hymotion===
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Production PHEVs History...
See [[Hymotion]]
 
  
==PHEV Proponents==
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Since this is a '''History''' page, it might be a good place to discuss the history of Hybrids.
===Dr. Andrew Frank===
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* [[Gridable_Maillist:2006./3./25]]
See [[Dr. Andrew Frank]]
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** http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70346-0.html
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** http://pr.caltech.edu/periodicals/EandS/articles/LXVII3/wouk.html
  
=== PlugInPartners ===
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==Current Hybrids==
See [[:Image:Pluginpartnerslogo.gif]]
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Current Production [[Hybrids]] such as the [[Honda Insight]] and [[Toyota Prius]] may turn out to be the missing link of vehicles.  They are solely gas fueled car that do electric tricks, but they are not ''Electric Cars'' as they can not use electricity as an external fuel source.  Rather than a way to transition away from gasoline they are merely a way to slightly reduce consumption.  It's the transitioning away from gas as a fuel source which should be a major transportation development priority, as the president said '''"[[SEVA:User:Rjf#State of the Union 2005|America is addicted to oil]]"''', Plug-In Hybrids may be a big part of the solution.
  
===HybridConsortium.org===
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Since currently no production PHEVs exist, Hybrid Conversions are hybrids which have been modifies such that they can use gas or electricity as sources of fuel, they can plug-in to fuel up with gas or electricity. These are usually one of a kind modified hybrids, but might also include EV's with pusher or genset range extending trailers.
* http://www.hybridconsortium.org/
 
* http://hybridconsortium.org/news/video/index.html - Will consumers plug in? Consumer Response.
 
* [http://www.hybridconsortium.org/news/artciles/ev-world-phev1.html Interview with members of the new Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Consortium.]
 
  
===Wayne Brown===
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The PHEV designation may also be found with a number denoting their electric-only range, such as PHEV-10 ''(for 10 miles of electric range)'' or PHEV-300 ''(In the case of the 300 mile [[SEVA:Tzero|Tzero]] EV with its gas fueled range extending trailer)''.  Our current focus is on [[Prius PHEV]] conversions, but we expect to address other vehicles in the future.
See [[Prius EV Mode Button]]
 
  
==Other PHEVs==
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==Prius PHEVs==
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There have been a number of sucessful Prius conversions.  Ron of [http://calcars.org CalCars] has a [[SEVA:PbA|PbA]] conversion named [[PriusPlus]] and [[EDrive]] is expected to use [[SEVA:Li#Valence|Valance]] Li-ion batteries in conversions for consumers.  Both are based on the 2004 or newer ''(Gen2)'' [[Toyota Prius]] and are now capable of charging from the grid using standard 120vac outlets.  They can operate as pure EV's at speeds up to 34mph for the range of their larger batteries, which is about 10 miles for PbA and 30 miles with Li-ion batteries.  They also delivering vastly improved mileage at higher speeds in an EV-Heavy type of [[Mixed-mode]] which delivers roughly twice the gas mileage durring trips of twice their electric ranges ''(20 and 60 miles)''.  Of course one should also consider the electric power required to recharge in these 100+ mpg situations (<$1 per gallon equivalent).  During extended drives they operate just as a normal Prius and deliver their usual mileage.
  
===ACP Tzero===
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==See also==
The [[SEVA:Tzero]] is an all electric vehicle sports ev with 300 miles of range. Though it can also function as a PHEV at about 30mpg on gas utilizing it's gas powered range extending trailer. In which case it becomes a PHEV-300 with unlimited gas range.
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* [[WikiPedia:Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle]]
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* [[PriusPlus]] & [[:Image:Calcars-logo-large.png]]
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* [[EDrive]] Conversions
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* [[Hymotion]] Kits
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* [[Dr. Andrew Frank]]
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* [[:Image:Pluginpartnerslogo.gif|PlugInPartners]]
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* [[DaimlerChrysler Sprinter Van]]
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* [[Insight PHEV]]
  
===DaimlerChrysler Sprinter Van===
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* http://www.hybridconsortium.org/
See [[DaimlerChrysler Sprinter Van]]
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** http://hybridconsortium.org/news/video/index.html - Will consumers plug in? Consumer Response.
 
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** [http://www.hybridconsortium.org/news/artciles/ev-world-phev1.html Interview with members of the new Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Consortium.]
===Insight & ''M'' I M A===
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* [[Prius EV Mode Button]] - Wayne Brown
See [[Insight PHEV]]
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* The [[SEVA:Tzero]] is an all electric vehicle sports ev with 300 miles of range.  Though it can also function as a PHEV at about 30mpg on gas utilizing it's gas powered range extending trailer.  In which case it becomes a PHEV-300 with unlimited gas range.
 
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* Hybrid Truck Project
===Hybrid Truck Project===
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**An interesting projects to convert an existing Hybrid commuter bus into a PHEV Recreational Vehicle.
An interesting projects to convert an existing Hybrid commuter bus into a PHEV Recreational Vehicle.
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** http://www.maxmpg.org/
* http://www.maxmpg.org/
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** http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/44593
* http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/44593
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** http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/43572
* http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/43572
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*Prof Jim Burns
 
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** SDSU L3 Prof Jim Burns- Diesel Plugin Hybrid
===Prof Jim Burns===
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*** http://www.greencarcongress.com/2004/05/biodiesel_hybri.html<br>''This doesn't look like it pluggs in?''
* SDSU L3 Prof Jim Burns- Diesel Plugin Hybrid
 
** http://www.greencarcongress.com/2004/05/biodiesel_hybri.html<br>''This doesn't look like it pluggs in?''
 
  
 
==News Articles==
 
==News Articles==
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* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/priusplus/messages Yahoo PriusPlus] - Jul 1, 2004
 
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/priusplus/messages Yahoo PriusPlus] - Jul 1, 2004
 
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/messages Yahoo Gridable- Hybrids] - Sep 15, 2003
 
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/messages Yahoo Gridable- Hybrids] - Sep 15, 2003
 
=== Related Items ===
 
 
* delphi.com techpaper on HFC PHEVs - [http://delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2005-01-1172.pdf A step beyond PHEV?] [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/55925 EVDL Yahoo] [[EVDL_Maillist:2006./1./140]]
 
* delphi.com techpaper on HFC PHEVs - [http://delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2005-01-1172.pdf A step beyond PHEV?] [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/55925 EVDL Yahoo] [[EVDL_Maillist:2006./1./140]]

Revision as of 05:19, 11 March 2006

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Formed in 1967 in San Jose, California, the EAA is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles. This EAA-PHEV project began in October of 2005 in order to expand those efforts into the PHEV area by providing general information to curious parties and detailed conversion instruction to help guide experienced EV Converters through the process.

CalCars History...

PlugInPartners History...

Production PHEVs History...

Since this is a History page, it might be a good place to discuss the history of Hybrids.

Current Hybrids

Current Production Hybrids such as the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius may turn out to be the missing link of vehicles. They are solely gas fueled car that do electric tricks, but they are not Electric Cars as they can not use electricity as an external fuel source. Rather than a way to transition away from gasoline they are merely a way to slightly reduce consumption. It's the transitioning away from gas as a fuel source which should be a major transportation development priority, as the president said "America is addicted to oil", Plug-In Hybrids may be a big part of the solution.

Since currently no production PHEVs exist, Hybrid Conversions are hybrids which have been modifies such that they can use gas or electricity as sources of fuel, they can plug-in to fuel up with gas or electricity. These are usually one of a kind modified hybrids, but might also include EV's with pusher or genset range extending trailers.

The PHEV designation may also be found with a number denoting their electric-only range, such as PHEV-10 (for 10 miles of electric range) or PHEV-300 (In the case of the 300 mile Tzero EV with its gas fueled range extending trailer). Our current focus is on Prius PHEV conversions, but we expect to address other vehicles in the future.

Prius PHEVs

There have been a number of sucessful Prius conversions. Ron of CalCars has a PbA conversion named PriusPlus and EDrive is expected to use Valance Li-ion batteries in conversions for consumers. Both are based on the 2004 or newer (Gen2) Toyota Prius and are now capable of charging from the grid using standard 120vac outlets. They can operate as pure EV's at speeds up to 34mph for the range of their larger batteries, which is about 10 miles for PbA and 30 miles with Li-ion batteries. They also delivering vastly improved mileage at higher speeds in an EV-Heavy type of Mixed-mode which delivers roughly twice the gas mileage durring trips of twice their electric ranges (20 and 60 miles). Of course one should also consider the electric power required to recharge in these 100+ mpg situations (<$1 per gallon equivalent). During extended drives they operate just as a normal Prius and deliver their usual mileage.

See also

News Articles

See also News