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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
 
*Spring 2006 - initial explorations
 
*Spring 2006 - initial explorations
*June 7 2006 - Hybrids Plus ''([http://www.sos.state.co.us/biz/BusinessEntityDetail.do;jsessionid=0000aB2OWdLJDdwN893RjZMcsXn:10e81rttv?quitButtonDestination=BusinessEntityResults&nameTyp=ENT&masterFileId=20061231762&entityId2=20061231762&srchTyp=ENTITY&fileId=20061231762 incorporated] ?session timed out?)''
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*June 7 2006 - Hybrids Plus incorporated
 
*June 26 2006 - official start of work
 
*June 26 2006 - official start of work
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*http://Hybrids-Plus.com
 
*http://Hybrids-Plus.com

Revision as of 17:35, 27 June 2006

Hybrids-Plus / EnergySense are presently developing a PHEV conversion system for the Toyota Prius.

Based in Boulder CO, the group is focusing on the Colorado Front Range market.

Vehicle specs

  • Pure EV range (< 34 mph): 30 miles
  • PHEV range (conservative driving, after full charge): 50 miles
  • PHEV fuel efficiency (conservative driving, after full charge): 100 mpg
  • Adds 70 kg to vehicle mass
  • Conversion locations:
    • In place of OEM battery, and taking some of the space occupied by the black tray in trunk
    • Maintains access to spare tire, in its original location
    • Charge plug in rear bumper

Technology

  • Original traction pack and Battery ECU removed
  • New traction pack:
    • LiIon - A123 26650 cells (same as DeWalt 36V battery packs)
    • 9.2 kWh
  • Electronics:
    • Charger:
      • 1.35 KW, 115 Vac @ 15 A
      • Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle during charging)
      • Power Factor Controlled Step-up
      • 80% DOD to charged in 9 hours
      • Proprietary
    • BMS
      • One module per set of parallel cells, with charge current pypass shunt
      • A BMS controller, powered by vehicle aux 12 V, isolated from traction pack
      • Proprietary
    • Controller
      • Interfaces to BMS, charger, vehicle
      • CAN interface to the vehicle
      • Powered by vehicle aux 12 V
      • Proprietary

Team

Timeline

  • Spring 2006 - initial explorations
  • June 7 2006 - Hybrids Plus incorporated
  • June 26 2006 - official start of work

Links