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Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by jstack, Oct 18, 2007.

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  1. jstack

    jstack New Member

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    we are still trying to get a 3rd person ready to get the plug-in a123 option.

    As I posted in the BIG Build It Green subject we have a 2nd location that can convert your prius to plug-in. They have an extra big capacity lithium system for 40 mile range at modest speeds. You can even go up to 50 mph in all electric mode.

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    Almost plugged in.
    I finally have a plug in conversion shop that is local to Phoenix almost ready to make my 05 prius into a plug in.
    It will be able to go about 40 miles all electric at up to 52 mph. It will have lithium batteries.
    I'm hoping for a date close to Earth Day 4-22-2009. As soon as it's done I'll be sure to post any results right here.

    Until then I bicycle to and from work, The weather has been perfect for weeks.
     
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  3. jstack

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    I'm finally driving a plug-in prius. My 05 is being converted and I have the loaner plug-in to learn on and practice. It's really nice and getting high mpg is much easier than in any standard prius.
    The one I have only has the 4 kw lead acid option. It's able to go 10-15 miles in all electric depending on speed etc.
    Mine is getting the 10Kw lithium option that will be able to go 30-40 miles all electric at up to 55 mph. The loaner is good but I think the lithium option with a full 10 kw will be great.
    July 4th is really freedom this year. no more oil 99% of the time. Green motors inc is really nice.
     
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    nice
    make some pictures please.
    love to see it.

    and the specs on the 10kw battery pack?
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Would be nice to be able to get an off the shelf conversion here.
    Of course depending on price I'd like to give it a go.
     
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  7. jstack

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    I got a 10 Kw plug in supply plug in conversion. It better than the new VOLT since I have a 40 mile all electric range. I've had 100+ on trips to 60 miles at 55 mph so far.

    I just got a scan guage so I'll be able to see full 3 digts of mpg instead of 99.9.

    What a neat option to have, plugging in is so nice.
     
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    Sounds awesome! Is your gas mileage still good when you drive over 55mph? This would have been awesome for me when I had a suburban commute on surface streets. My commute is mostly highway now, often going over 60mph.
     
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    I GOT IT. It's better than I could have imagined.

    We get 200-600 mpg everyday. I can go about 100 miles at 100+ mpg before it drops back to regular mode.

    I can push a button and go pure EV for 30-40 miles anytime I want.

    Best of all I had it done locally at greenmotorsinc.com that's Green Motors Inc dot COM
    They did a super job and it works great. My wife even gets 200-300 driving to and from work, she's 12 miles from home and now drives smart just like any prius to get the best mpg.
    Oh What a feeling, ,,,,,
     
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    Nice! For the min price difference you might as well buy the 10kw kit. Might be a great option for when our battery needs replacement.

    But it makes me wonder if the Prius' electric drivetrain was designed for longer distance, dedicated EV mode.
     
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    I have my 2005 conversion with a pluginsupply system with 10Kw lithium batteries. We get 200-300 mpg most days . My wife got over 600 a few times on her 12 mile drive to wiork.

    I can also go 100% electric for 30-40 miles on city driving at the push of a button. The hybrid mode is always there if I need it.

    Maybe I will pull out the old gas engine and tank someday.

    This is an amazing conversion and I got it right here in AZ at greenmotorsinc.com

    You get a $5,100 federal incentive to plug in. What a deal.
     
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    so what did you pay in total now with that 5000 dollars.
     
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    How do you get the $5100 fed incentive to plug in? The fed incentive for conversions is 10% credit last I saw...so on a $12,000 conversion..you would get $1200 credit...where does the other $3900 credit come from?

     
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    my pluginsupply.com 10 Kw lithium system has been great. My wife drives to and from work and at tiems to lunch on all electric power. It has a 30-40 mile range.

    We can also go super hybrid at 100+ miles with 100+ mpg.

    I had it done right in our area at greenmotorsinc.com
    It has surpassed by best expectation.
     
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    ?? you already posted that in your post nr 30...??

    i guess its because you had it done right in your area at greenmotorsinc.com
    and It has surpassed your best expectation.:D advert:D
     
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    I did mine with a pluginsupply.com 10 Kw lithium system. It's better than I ever dreamed. We go 30+ miles in all electric mode at up to 52 mph. We didn't buy gas until Dec 6th from Sept 9. It's so cool.

    It was less than trading for a new 2010 prius and better.
     
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    So, I'm putting this in perspective.
    You expend on or about $12K in a PHEV kit, almost half the value of the vehicle, that is saving you an average of $5.10 every 50 miles and unsafe to drive with the 52 MPH limit "hack". An expensive option.
    For 1/3 the initial investment, you could had a similar PHEV product that will help you save at least $2.70 to 2.85 in the same distance.
    I'm not endorsing any other equipment in particular, but there were and still are other options out there.
    People, please, do your research and equipment selection wisely.
     
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    Nice to know there are substantially cheaper options out there. Sounds like Enginer is a part Chinese product so hopefully they did their homework. Do any of these products come with a warranty?
     
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Not only Enginer, also you can buy CAN-view with a positive record tracking of outstanding performance and customer support in case of need for directions.
     
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    Hello Jstack, Glad to see you are satisfied with your conversion, that is all that counts. Your getting great mileage! To all other members interested in conversion I have a question: Has anybody in California done a conversion, that is: DTY. Did you use Engineer? Total costs? Results? Unfotunately Californians are penalized when converting, an extra $1000.00 ( California is a incredibly CHEAP state, by cheap I mean Chinzy) As far as I can determine there is no incentive from the state. I suppose the federal 10% still applies. " Also Chinzy" Should I be totally incorrect on any of my positions, by all means, correct me! Should any politician be reading this, please respond and tell me why Californian government is worth a damn. That is to say if you have the cajones.:mad:
     
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