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Discussion in 'Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications' started by dek1234, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. dek1234

    dek1234 New Member

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    hi

    i am in Québec Canada, i have a 2008 prius and i want to convert it to a plug in prius.. where can i find a "shop" to convert my car?

    thank you.
     
    #1 dek1234, Aug 13, 2011
  2. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    What kind/brand of conversion are you considering?
    If you are considering Enginer, the closest installer seems to be in Ottawa.
    See Enginer's installer page for more info. http://www.enginer.us/installers/
     
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  3. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    What kind/brand of conversion are you considering?
    If you are considering Enginer, the closest installer seems to be in Ottawa.
    See Enginer's installer page for more info. http://www.enginer.us/installers/
     
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  4. dek1234

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    I am a hybrid taxi driver , idrive about 150 km per day, what conversion do you suggest me?? ithought there was only one conversion possible!!:eek:

     
    #4 dek1234, Aug 14, 2011
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    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    If you drive 100 miles a day or so, you'll probably want a 10kwh system, unless you have many hours each day where the car is not being driven to charge it up again (like a normal worker who can plug it while they sleep at home and while they work at work)

    How many hours a day is the car in use? 10kwh systems take 6-10 hours to charge so most likely the taxi can only accept one full charge per day, or less.
     
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Just uneducated 2 cents, and assuming you only recharge overnight: the longer your daily driving, the less the battery will help, and the more you will be carrying the deadweight of the extra batteries. You could do a spreadsheet to compare with/without, but with a battery range of say 20km, and daily driving 150 km, I don't know that you would ever recoup the expense. And the added complexity, possible problems?
     
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    thanks for the comments!!!
     
    #7 dek1234, Aug 16, 2011
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    Although he's in London, I believe GrumpyCabbie has an Enginer conversion. You may want to PM him to get his experience/suggestions.
     
    #8 MJFrog, Aug 17, 2011
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