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Hymotion Prius Plug-in Conversion Kit Gives 100+ MPG For Short Distances

Like the previously released EDrive kit, this Hymotion Prius conversion package lets you convert your stock Prius into one that can be plugged in for charging. After a 4.5-hour charge time, your Prius will be able to use more battery power over about 30-40 miles in order achieve that mileage. More »

2:30 PM on Sun Apr 27 2008
By Jason Chen
15,719 views, 43 comments

Latest by Snicker: @pagan_god: 118,000 miles and counting. 2001 model Prius. And I've bought 2 sets of tires since I purchased the car. The original tires sucked, hydroplaned on an ant sneeze, but newer Goodyears took care of that. It's quiet, comfortable (if you're not "big-boned"), efficient (Still 40+ MPG after 7 years), more »

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EDrive Systems Testing Plug-In Prius Hybrid

EnergyCS of California is deep into testing of a plug-in Toyota Prius, and it's delivered a prototype to California's South Coast Air Quality Management District for evaluation. One of the next generation of hybrid vehicles, the EDrive-equipped Prius barely sips gas while its more powerful plug-in batteries do most of the work, resulting in efficiency that might top 100mpg. More »

12:01 PM on Fri Apr 7 2006
By Charlie White
3,407 views, 15 comments

Latest by wenty3208: According to the EDRIVE website the PHEV replacement battery pack for the Prius can be charged in about six hours using a 1 KW charger. The car then gets 30-40 miles of 80% battery assisted city driving, or up to 200 mpg 55mph HYW driving. The last time I checked 6 more »