Plug-in Conversions

Mobile Mechanic Services - Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrid Conversions

Now accepting orders for 2005-2009 Prius,
and 2008-2009 Ford Escape Plug-in Conversions.

Plug-in Conversion Services

2005-2009 Toyota Prius "Hybrids-Plus Prius PHEV"
More information coming soon...

2008-2009 Ford Escape "Hybrids-Plus Escape PHEV25"

Pure EV Range	~25 miles
PHEV Range in Blended Mode	~50 miles
PHEV Fuel Efficiency	~60 mpg
Energy Stored in Battery	12 KWh (~ equivalent to 12 gal gas)
Additional Mass (Weight)	56 kg (124 lb)
Charge Voltage	100 to 125 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 phase 208 Vac, 60 Hz, 3 phase (only 1 phase used) 200-240 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 phase
Charge Current	Up to 30 Aac, proportional to voltage
Charge Power	6000 W max
Charge Time	~12 hrs at 110 Vac, ~ 3 hrs at 220 Vac
V2G Discharging	Meets IEEE 1547 standards; discharge ratings same as charge
Logging and Control	Link – cell phone network and internet Logging – data collected remotely by V2Green & available on the web Control – utility able to remotely postpone charging from the grid & to request discharging to the grid
PHEV Conversion	Drop-in replacement of original battery, 1.5" taller than original battery. Mile-per-gallon display added above the dashboard, on the left side. Inverger™ and communication hardware placed in rear right column, replacing original battery air conditioner. Charge plug in left side panel, by rear window.

Cells

26650-size, nano-phosphate Li-Ion cells 120 Vac Charger
15 Aac in, 1.8 kW @ 120 Vac, 60 Hz
Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle during charging)
Power Factor Corrected, Step-up

BMS (Battery Management System)

One module per set of parallel cells
Monitors voltage, temperature, and preforms charge balancing.
Controls battery charging/discharging, and protects against over-charging, over-discharging, current and temperature extremes.

Battery Controller

Performs BMS function.
Interfaces to vehicle, charger and Inverger™.
Inverger™ and communication hardware placed in rear right column, replacing original battery air conditioner.
RS232 interface for optional RS232 terminal reports system status.

More information coming soon...

V2G - Vehicle to Grid

Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology allows a bi-directional flow of energy between a vehicle and the electricity grid. The Hybrids Plus Inverger™ allows the utility company to use vehicles as storage devices during times of high-energy generation and low demand.

V2G Benefits to the Utilities

Efficient Grid Management
Ancillary Services (Spinning Reserve & Regulation)
Dispatchable Reactive Power
Peak Demand Services (Demand Response)
Reduced Operating and Planning Reserves
Distribution/Substation Level Support
Reduced Line Losses
Improved Power Plant Efficiency—reduces need for new power plants
Improved Load Factor
Storage & Integration of Renewable Power (Wind & Solar)
Load Following
Emergency Power Supply
Electric Transit Power Support

Economic Benefits to Utilities, Consumers, and Environment

Increases Utility Revenues from Residential Customers from Additional Transportation Consumption—While Lowering Consumer’s Total Energy/Fuel Bills (Gasoline at $.60/gal Equivalent)
Spreads Utility Fixed Costs Over More kWh
Lowers consumer's transportation costs
Reduces GHG by up to 27%
Reduces Dependence on Foreign Oil by 52%
Reduces Urban Air Pollution by up to 80%

Smart Charge and V2G Data Logging

The hardware used in Charge Control (V2G or Smart Charge) monitors the vehicle when driving or when plugged-in. The information is available over the Internet to the vehicle owner, for the purpose of tracking and optimizing the performance of the vehicle. With Smart Charge, power only flows from the grid to the car, while in V2G power can flow in either direction.

These Charge Control technologies will also allow an electric utility company to control a PHEV's charging or discharging in real time, to postpone PHEV charging during time of peak demand, store energy during times of excess capacity or maximum wind and solar production, or to buy back energy from a PHEV's battery as needed for load leveling or grid stabilization.