"We, as a green technology company, believe that Plug-in Hybrid is the most favorable ecological solution for the future in the automotive industry." President Ricardo Bazzarella said today. Toronto, ON. February 21, 2006: This week at one of the premier international auto shows in the world, Hymotion unveiled its Plug-in Hybrid Technology.
This groundbreaking technology moves the Hybrid industry into the next level. The PHEV (Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle) will now be even more fuel efficient and easier to use.
The Hymotion PHEV has an additional battery system that can be recharged by plugging it into a regular household electrical outlet. This extra battery system in turn, allow the hybrid car to travel longer distance solely on battery power, while still allowing it to operate as a normal hybrid car. Therefore, PHEV is a pure electric and zero-emission car for your local travel.
Working Plug-in Hybrid Module for Toyota Prius
What does this mean for the future? A production hybrid gets about double the fuel economy of a conventional car; A Hymotion Plug-in hybrid will get again about double the fuel economy of a hybrid. While conventional Hybrid obtains its energy from gasoline, the Hymotion PHEV acquires most its energy from the electric grid during off peak hours.
According to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), half the cars in the U.S. are driven just 25 miles a day or less. "A plug-in vehicle with even a 20-mile range could reduce petroleum fuel consumption by about 60 percent," says Bob Graham, Manager of EPRI's Electric Transmission program.
Zero Emissions, when the PHEV drives on battery power alone, it produces zero emissions, making it very environmentally friendly. Hymotion PHEV system can go longer on battery power alone, and combusting gasoline inside the engine became optional.
Anthony Wei, Vice-President Business Development explains: "The secret ingredient to the 100 plus miles per gallon performance is the Lithium Ion Polymer technology in our PHEV battery. It's smaller, lighter, and more powerful than the NiMH batteries currently use in all Hybrid vehicle. This is the future."
Hymotion is a green technology company with headquarters and research and development lab in Toronto, Canada. The company also has offices in Boston, USA, and five subcontractor facilities across North America.
20-Feb-2006
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Both HyMotion and EDrive are coming out with just what we need. I wonder how HyMotion handles the warrenty on the original vehicle since the manufacturers don't seem to endorse the changes ?
This will be a very interesting race toward more and more electric in the vehicles.
Jim
Posted by: Jim Stack
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21-Feb-2006
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Where, oh please, Where can I get one of these Hymotion vehicles. I'm ready. And guess what, we didn't leave the stone age because we ran out of stone and we won't leave the petroleum age because we ran out of oil!!!
Posted by: Skip Skipper
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21-Feb-2006
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According to their website (http://hymotion.com/) their battery pack is an add-on. It supplies the battery needs until it hits its discharge point, at which point it turns itself off and the original battery pack takes over. This is a difference from EDrive, which totally replaces the stock battery. They're claiming somewhat similiar mpg improvements, so it'll be interesting to see real-world results. (BTW, my Prius is arriving next month!!!)
Posted by: Rob Neff
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23-Feb-2006
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Skip (and other readers who agree with him),
Make sure you drop by the Plug in Partner's website (http://www.pluginpartners.org) and sign their petition with your pledge to consider buying one when it is available.
Posted by: Daniel Stewart
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27-Feb-2006
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Here is a company that has developed solar panels for the Prius:
www.solatecllc.com
Posted by: Lee Hammond
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24-Feb-2006
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A 20 mile pure electric range would cover about 90% of my driving. I'm only 4 miles from work. I ride a bike on nice days but in rain or winter I would stay gas free. All my erands are within 5 miles of home.
I could probably go for months between fill-ups of gasoline. Perfect.
Posted by: Aaron Andrews
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24-Feb-2006
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Why can't you plug any of the hybrids straigth from the factory? (Does any model support that?).
Also, I don't understand why you would need an extra battery pack... surely the battery pack is what makes this expensive. (I know it gives extra range, but surely charging a stock prius would also save gas, no?)
Posted by: Yannick Tamer
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24-Feb-2006
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How about puting a solar panel on the roof to recharge the battery while the car is stoped. My car sits in the parking lot at work for 8 to 10 hours a day. I know I wouldn't charge the whole system but every little bit would increase the MPG.
Posted by: Greg Petersen
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