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The same rebates should apply to hybrid plug-in conversion as well. We have over 1 million hybrids on the road today and could increase to 3 millions by 2015. It could make up major portion of the 1 million "advanced technology vehicles". Some startup companies have very affordable solutions for conversion, such as Enginer, Inc's (wwww.enginer.us). The kits range from 2KWH ($1995) to 8KWH ($5495) models. It is much cheaper alternative to GM Volt and Nissan Leaf.
Commented Feb 5, 2011 on US VP Biden outlines 3-part plan to have 1M advanced technology vehicles on US roads by 2015 at Green Car Congress
US VP Biden outlines 3-part plan to have 1M advanced technology vehicles on US roads by 2015
In his State of the Union address last night, President Obama highlighted his goal of making the United States the first country in the world to put one million advanced technology vehicles on the road by 2015. Following a tour of the Ener1, Inc. factory today, Vice President Biden outlined the ...
The hybrid plug-in conversion could be a key element to achieve the 1 million vehicles goal. There are over 1 million hybrids in US today. It could be over 3 millions by 2015. 33% conversion rate will lead to 1 million PHEVs. Some startup companies like Enginer, Inc (www.enginer.us) offers PHEV Add-On kit as low as $1995. It improves fuel economy by 40-100% in city driving.
Commented Feb 5, 2011 on Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers at Green Car Congress
Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers
A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—t...
The more cost effective way to get a PHEV for hybrid owners is getting a conversion kit at $2500 for 4KWH system. It is available on Ebay under keyword PHEV. There are over two million hybrids in the world. So 3.2 million PHEV by 2015 is doable.
Commented Sep 2, 2010 on Forecast: 3.2M Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide between 2010 and 2015; More Than 1M PEVs in 2015 at Green Car Congress
Forecast: 3.2M Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide between 2010 and 2015; More Than 1M PEVs in 2015
Total global electrified vehicle sales. Pike forecasts that PHEV and BEV sales will reach just over 1 million units in five years (1,081,294 vehicles in 2015), with PHEVs accounting for 44% of that amount. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. According to a new report from Pike Res...
If you really like to have a affordable plugin hybrid, Why wait? You can convert your hybrid with a simple complete Li-ion PHEV conversion kit made by Enginer under $2000. It is available on ebay. Search by keyword, phev.
Commented Jun 11, 2009 on Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph at Green Car Congress
Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph
Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. (PICC) has completed a software upgrade to its 6.1 kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. The software u...
A complete affordable LiFePO4 PHEV conversion kit is now available from Egniner under $2000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
Commented Jun 4, 2009 on A123Systems/Hymotion Announces First 6 PHEV Conversion Dealers at Green Car Congress
A123Systems/Hymotion Announces First 6 PHEV Conversion Dealers
A123Systems has announced its initial 6 CHIP (Certified Hymotion Installation Partner) dealers, who will install the L5 plug-in hybrid conversion pack into a Toyota Prius. Four of the six are Toyota dealers. The six are: Boston: Westboro Toyota Washington, D.C.: Fitzgerald Toyota Minneapolis: D...
A complete affordable LiFePO4 PHEV conversion kit is now available from Egniner under $2000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
Commented Jun 4, 2009 on Public Conversion of Prius to PHEV With Nilar NiMH Pack at Green Car Congress
Public Conversion of Prius to PHEV With Nilar NiMH Pack
Attendees at the upcoming TechMesh 2007 conference in Boston will be able to see a team of volunteers lead by CalCars perform the live conversion of a Prius into a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) using a 6.4 kWh NiMH battery pack from Nilar. Founded in 2000 and with facilities located in Stockholm and Den...
A complete affordable LiFePO4 PHEV conversion kit is now available from Egniner under $2000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
Commented Jun 4, 2009 on ZAP Begins Selling PHEV Conversion Systems at Green Car Congress
ZAP Begins Selling PHEV Conversion Systems
ZAP is offering plug-in hybrid conversion systems for the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid through a collaboration agreement with Hybrids Plus (earlier post). Hybrids Plus’ approach to conversion is to replace the OEM NiMH pack with its Li-ion PHEV pack, which it builds itself using 26650 ce...
A complete, affordable LiFePO4 PHEV conversion kit is now available from Egniner under $2000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
Commented Jun 4, 2009 on A123Systems Launches Hymotion PHEV Conversion Module for Prius at Green Car Congress
A123Systems Launches Hymotion PHEV Conversion Module for Prius
EPA Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) test results for an L5-equipped Prius. The heavy gray lines show when the engine is in operation. Click to enlarge. A123Systems has fully launched the Hymotion L5 plug-in hybrid module designed to convert a Toyota Prius, model years 2004 – 2008, in...
A complete 2KW Li-ion conversion kit is available under $2000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
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Commented May 22, 2009 on NYSERDA Awards PHEV Conversion Contracts to Four Companies (corrected) at Green Car Congress
NYSERDA Awards PHEV Conversion Contracts to Four Companies (corrected)
by Jack Rosebro The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made awards from its $10-million New York State Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Initiative to four companies for the conversion of conventional hybrids to plug-in hybrids: Hymotion, Hybri...
A complete 2KW Li-ion conversion kit is available under $2000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
Commented May 22, 2009 on Prius PHEV Will Have V2G Capability at The Energy Blog
Prius PHEV Will Have V2G Capability
A new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, capable of 125 mpg and receiving electricity from or sending it to the grid, has been acquired by the Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) as part of a NREL program. HybridsPlus, Inc. converted a 2006 Toyota Prius into a...
A complete conversion kit is available on ebay for under $2000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200344551230
Commented May 22, 2009 on A123Systems Launches Hymotion PHEV Conversion Module for Prius at Green Car Congress
A123Systems Launches Hymotion PHEV Conversion Module for Prius
EPA Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) test results for an L5-equipped Prius. The heavy gray lines show when the engine is in operation. Click to enlarge. A123Systems has fully launched the Hymotion L5 plug-in hybrid module designed to convert a Toyota Prius, model years 2004 – 2008, in...
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