A123systems to ship L5 Plug-in Hybrid conversion modules in December for 2004 to 2008 Prius hybrids.
The Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Modules are designed to convert 2004 to 2008 Toyota Prius into a PHEVs that can achieve up to 100 mpg and run in electric only mode for 30 to 40 miles. The L5 modules will cost $9,995 plus $400 destination fee plus any applicable taxes including installaton. We hope the CARB will proved tax credits or rebates to get conversions to PHEV off to a fast start. I calculated my savings would be almost 200 gallons a year that would save about $800 a year for a 12 year savings pay off hopefully in a few years prices will drop to under $6000 rebates or tax credits would help incress production and get prices lower faster. At less then $6000 I think alot of drivers would convert.
https://www.a123systems.com/hymotion/products/N5_range_extender
Tags: Plug-in Hybrids