Comments on: How can I Give my Prius a Plug? http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/ Helping the Earth with Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:02:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Hymotion to Sell Plug-In Prius Conversions to Consumers in July « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-10867 Hymotion to Sell Plug-In Prius Conversions to Consumers in July « Earth2Tech Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:14:33 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-10867 <p>[...] is converting your Prius into a plug-in worth your hard-earned $10,000? Well, the module adds electric capacity to the [...]</p> [...] is converting your Prius into a plug-in worth your hard-earned $10,000? Well, the module adds electric capacity to the [...]

]]> By: Earth2Tech » Blog Archive » A123Systems Adds $30M for Battery Tech http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-2576 Earth2Tech » Blog Archive » A123Systems Adds $30M for Battery Tech Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:49:09 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-2576 <p>[...] a company is developing battery technology for eco-chic plug-in hybrid vehicles (including work on converted plug-in Priuses), it’s not hard to become a well-known name in the cleantech industry. And being high-profile [...]</p> [...] a company is developing battery technology for eco-chic plug-in hybrid vehicles (including work on converted plug-in Priuses), it’s not hard to become a well-known name in the cleantech industry. And being high-profile [...]

]]> By: A123Systems Adds $30M for Battery Tech « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-2575 A123Systems Adds $30M for Battery Tech « Earth2Tech Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:27:52 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-2575 <p>[...] in Startups When a company is developing battery technology for eco-chic plug-in hybrid vehicles (including work on converted plug-in Priuses), it’s not hard to become a well-known name in the cleantech industry. And being high-profile [...]</p> [...] in Startups When a company is developing battery technology for eco-chic plug-in hybrid vehicles (including work on converted plug-in Priuses), it’s not hard to become a well-known name in the cleantech industry. And being high-profile [...]

]]> By: Daniel http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-585 Daniel Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:25:05 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-585 <p>I couldn't understand some parts of this article , but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.</p> I couldn’t understand some parts of this article , but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: jdavey http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-429 jdavey Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:18:25 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-429 <p>I happened to be taking a cab ride in a Prius a few days back and asked the cabbie about any cost-savings in using the fuel efficient Prius. Apparently not such a good selection for cab companies as they require frequent repairs at high mileage, have expensive and sometimes hard to find parts. I wonder if the energy lost in repairs and carbon emissions occurring during part transportation actually offset the carbon emission reductions in using the car in the first place.</p> I happened to be taking a cab ride in a Prius a few days back and asked the cabbie about any cost-savings in using the fuel efficient Prius. Apparently not such a good selection for cab companies as they require frequent repairs at high mileage, have expensive and sometimes hard to find parts. I wonder if the energy lost in repairs and carbon emissions occurring during part transportation actually offset the carbon emission reductions in using the car in the first place.

]]> By: Michael S http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-412 Michael S Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:51:20 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-412 <p>Did he ever unplug the vehicle? :-)</p> Did he ever unplug the vehicle? :-)

]]> By: Jim Beyer http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-411 Jim Beyer Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:23:16 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-411 <p>Given the cost of A123 batteries on eBay, and the amount of energy storage needed to Power a Prius for 40 miles (about 8kW-hr), $10,000 seems to be a very low number. Current eBay prices are about $4 per watt-hr. Something doesn't add up here...</p> <p>There a huge amount of work to be done to figure out what the optimal PHEV configuration should be. If one pays for a 40-mile PHEV and much of that extra storage is poorly utilized, then the consumer loses. Similar judgment calls are need for more technical areas as max. current output, recharge rates, etc.</p> Given the cost of A123 batteries on eBay, and the amount of energy storage needed to Power a Prius for 40 miles (about 8kW-hr), $10,000 seems to be a very low number. Current eBay prices are about $4 per watt-hr. Something doesn’t add up here…

There a huge amount of work to be done to figure out what the optimal PHEV configuration should be. If one pays for a 40-mile PHEV and much of that extra storage is poorly utilized, then the consumer loses. Similar judgment calls are need for more technical areas as max. current output, recharge rates, etc.

]]> By: More Plug-in Hybrid Options — Nerd Zapper http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-410 More Plug-in Hybrid Options — Nerd Zapper Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:00:19 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-410 <p>[...] I just wanted to follow up my post last Friday about the plug-in Prius. It turns out there are some more options. Earth2Tech had a post today with more information on how to give your Prius a plug. [...]</p> [...] I just wanted to follow up my post last Friday about the plug-in Prius. It turns out there are some more options. Earth2Tech had a post today with more information on how to give your Prius a plug. [...]

]]> By: Jim Beyer http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-406 Jim Beyer Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:48:17 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/2007/08/06/how-can-i-give-my-prius-a-plug/#comment-406 <p>Plug-ins have the potential in making a greater difference in our oil use in particular and energy use in general, than any other cleantech technology being examined today.</p> Plug-ins have the potential in making a greater difference in our oil use in particular and energy use in general, than any other cleantech technology being examined today.

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