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Re: PHEV plug-in hybrids

Submitted by jstack6 on Fri, 06/08/2007 - 11:26.

Congradulations, I wanted to make my own PHEV but I don't want to use lead acid batteries. The first cal cars PHEV batteries only lasted about 1 year.
I think using 150 year old technology and toxic lead is not the best solution. I've been trying to get lithium batteries or a company that does conversions with them to do my vehicle. I'm very willing to pay 10-12K but so far the 3 companies doing conversions are not ready quite yet.
EnergyCS, hybrids-plus and hymotion say they should be able to offer conversions for about 10K within a year. I'll just have to wait for the best.
In 08 Toyota will make the prius with lithium batteries but no plug yet. It will get about 90 mpg. That may also be the next best choice.
PS I also have solar energy to offset my charging. Plus I pay for 8 blocks of renewable energy at 800 kwh that I doesn't even use. It keeps the power company making more clean energy until I can charge my PHEV.
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PHEV plug-in hybrids By: jstack6 (21 replies) Sat, 05/26/2007 - 21:09