subject: Plug-In Supply PHEV Conversion [print this page] Share:Plug-In Supply Inc of Petaluma, California, is pleased to announce the availability of components and assemblies to convert a 40+ MPG Toyota Prius into a 100+ MPG plug-in hybrid. With the conversion system installed, a Prius can be driven for 10–40 miles on electricity (depending on battery size and chemistry) before reverting to standard Prius driving mode.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owner plugs in the car overnight to recharge the battery pack. This saves gasoline by substituting cleaner, cheaper, domestic electricity for a portion of the gas that would otherwise be used to propel the vehicle. Electricity from the outlet sells for less than $1 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE).
The Plug-In Supply PHEV conversion has three modes of operation: Standard Mode, Enhanced Hybrid Mode, and Electric Vehicle Mode.
Standard Mode is stock performance, PHEV not engaged. Enhanced Hybrid Mode engages auxiliary battery pack to enhance the performance during normal Prius operation. Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode means the gas engine does not start. To exit this mode, the car must be brought to a stop, turned off, and restarted. The car restarts in normal Prius mode. Range in EV Mode depends on terrain and driving style. Max speed in EV Mode is 52 MPH. See PHEV System Operation for a more detailed explanation of these modes cuturl('http://www.greenmotorsinc.com/')
New PHEV Products for the Prius Plug-In Supply is now taking orders. Conversions can be performed anywhere in the world.
4 kW-hr Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Prius Pack
20+ mile range in Electric Vehicle Mode Will last the life of the car 150 pounds 4 hour charge time Fast charge capable Keep the spare tire Same chassis as lead acid (PbA) system. Can upgrade PbA system to LiFePO4 3 year limited warranty $8,495 retail price
10.2 kW-hr Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Prius Pack
35–40 mile range in Electric Vehicle Mode Will last the life of the car 330 pounds Upgraded springs included 8 hour charge time Fast charge capable 3 year limited warranty $11,995 retail price
