Plug-in Prius Battery Upgrade

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Ben@Boston, Jul 3, 2014.

  1. john1701a

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    Inferring something without any quote or even context. Ugh. You know quite well the Chinese supply will be for the Chinese market. You also know "small" is so vague, it only serves to confuse. Reality is, there will be multiple sources for cells and a few more stacks is still well under "larger" sizes.

    Consider that 60'ish km target for this market. Isn't that the ideal balance of cost/capacity for very high-volume potential ?
     
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    the only way to hit 60 would be a more efficient battery, or a redesigned prius. either (or both) are possible, but cost will be the driving force
     
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    Next-Gen is defined as being a redesign.
     
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    what was this gen defined as?
     
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    "This Gen" Prime is current
    "This Gen" your PiP is obsolete. :rolleyes::oops:
     
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    so this gen 'prime' was not a redesign?
     
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    Not a major redesign from Gen 4
     
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    so, 'next-gen' will be a major redesign from gen5?
     
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    its contagious :eek:
     
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    Keep it up North;)
     
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    i'll keep the windows rolled up as i cruise down 95 next january :p
     
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