According to batteryspace.com, you can get Li Ion 18650s for about $5.00 each (large quantity). These are 3.6V 2000 mAh, but you can get up to 2400 mAh for...
Hi Jim, This has already been done by AC Propulsion. They put together 6800 16850 cells to power their tZero race car. No point re-inventing the wheel here....
Not sure about the 3000 cycle life, it's certinly possable with a well maintained and cared for pack with only periodic 100% charges (normally only charged to...
... We're hearing around $3/cell (including 2.4Ah cells) quite often nowadays. The $1/cell figure I had heard and mentioned I believe was from Tom Gage, and...
I'd say we need to find out what it will take to get an evaluation of these batteries for the Prius+, and some indication of the real-world availability, ...
With all the attention now going to seeing Prius conversions as a starting point, then adding flex fuels to get 500MPG (gasoline) + electric + ethanol ...
As you can see; Everyone agrees that it can be done with relatively small changes at the factory. They have already done this to many conventional vehicles, so...
I have forgotten to ask this group: I had heard a fairly substantive rumor that Exide had developed a really good storage battery that was never marketed. It...
Jim, Is this what you were thinking of? http://www.exideworld.com/motive_power.html Best regards, Larry ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Also, I wonder if this Lithium-Ion Battery, as offbeat as it may be (for cordless tools) would be one that we should look at. It made an impression on me,...
We're often asked, "what about the spare tire?" on Prius. (EDrive Systems' conversion has not yet officially addressed the question.) We've responded, "the...
I'd heard and read that the spare tire is becoming rather anachronistic. Tire technology is much more reliable than it was 20 years ago, so blowouts or leaks...
The GM EV1 did not have a spare tire (I think, didn't see one). Anyway, instead they used LRR self sealing tires, such that any minor punctures would be...
Drat, replying to myself again... But this is an important question to have answered if you are loosing the space where your spare used to live. I too will be...
We have seen in some of the recent press coverage, and throughout the years of our discussions, a bit of head-scratching as to how to state PHEV mileage. ...
... mileage ... mpg), ... mileage ... per how ... think ... From a consumer's viewpoint I think running costs is what matters...i.e. how expensive will it be...
The following summarizes what I've learned in general about NiMH and Li-Ion batteries as a result of: * a full year of investigations of candidate batteries...
Ron: this is a good summary and is exactly as i would asses it. The only thing left out is that all batteries for these hybrids need a sophisticated battery...
... lifetimes is ... the ... Ron, How about testing Lithium ion batteries in a fleet of hybrid Fedex delivery trucks? Been there, doing that... Full...
... Actually, there are two companies: Valence and Electrovaya (see below). ... You don't mention a manufacturer. The ones I know about are by Valence and...
Thanks for the kudos and analysis. I've already included estimated kWh throughput and per-mile costs in my battery spreadsheet, available in the files section...
1. Toyota has also included this idea in its http://tronweb.super-nova.co.jp/toyotadreamhousepapi.html. 2. The Prius is certain to generate electricity from...
It finally happened,.... I ran into someone who questioned in an intelligent way the claims of 100 mpg and 250 mpg and 500 mpg for the Prius+. My impression,...
1. Whenever we at CalCars give a mileage figure, we ALWAYS say such things as "80 mpg /plus electricity, in mixed driving, until the battery is depleted; then...
We're in something of a "pause" moment in terms of CalCars' technology development projects. We are investigating whether it is worth exploring conversions...
I have to add my $0.02 to this thread. (OK Felix, I'll keep this short <g>). Been following with interest the discussion on fuel consumption ratings and the...
I don't have the credentials of Dr. Frank, but I do have somewhat similar background and experience so I thought I would add my $/50 to this thread. I too...
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