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PHEV Plug In Hybrid Car to Take on 100 MPG Challenge in Tour de Sol May 2005The new EDrive Systems "plug-in" hybrid technology will be demonstrated during the National 2005 Tour de Sol's 100 MPG Challenge. Hybrid owners can now "fuel" their cars from home electrical outlets. This novel hybrid technology enables hybrid vehicles to be plugged in and charged by a common 3-prong, 110-volt home electrical outlet so that owners can use "green" electricity, minimize gasoline usage, and have the convenience of long-range driving.Valence Technology Inc., a manufacturer of the lithium batteries installed in this new vehicle, will demonstrate the cutting-edge EDrive Systems technology in a Toyota Prius during the May 13-16 National 2005 Tour de Sol in Saratoga Springs and Albany, NY. "By combining gasoline power with electricity from a home recharge, a vehicle equipped with EDrive Systems hybrid technology can average 100 to 150 miles per gallon for up to the first 60 miles of the day, compared to 45 to 55 miles per gallon for a conventional Prius," states Marc Kohler, a Valence engineer and an EDrive Systems partner. "The vehicle also has the capacity to run in electric-only mode at neighborhood speeds, resulting in zero emissions." This is a quite timely announcement, since President George W. Bush recently called for vehicle technologies that reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and cut greenhouse-gas emissions. In addition, a group of 31 former national- security officials recently wrote to the President citing America's dependence on foreign oil as a "looming national-security crisis." They went so far as to endorse the use of "plug power," referring to hybrid vehicles that can be plugged in for recharging. "We are excited to have this vehicle, powered by Valence's new Saphion lithium-ion batteries, participating in the National 2005 Tour de Sol's Monte Carlo-style Rally and 100 MPG Challenge, with $10,000 in prize," states James Dunn, co-chair of the Tour de Sol and CEO of the Center for Technology Commercialization. "This is an example of the exciting technologies we will showcase during the 100 MPG Challenge, to show the public that we have technology today that can help reduce our dependence on foreign oil as well as help reduce climate-change emissions." The EDrive Systems plug-in conversion product is engineered by EnergyCS LLC and distributed by Clean-Tech LLC, using Valence Technology battery technology. More information will soon be available on the EDrive Systems website at www.edrivesystems.com. Valence Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: VLNC) in Austin, TX, is a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion technology, the only safe, large- format lithium-ion rechargeable-battery technology. Valence Technology holds an extensive, worldwide portfolio of patents relating to its Saphion technology and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. For more information, visit www.valence.com or call Judy Rascino at 512.626.7716. Energy Control Systems Engineering Inc. (doing business as EnergyCS LLC) in Monrovia, CA, provides leading-edge consulting, design and prototyping services for system-integration, management, and monitoring of electrochemical energy systems such as batteries and fuel cells. EnergyCS focuses on applications in the areas of EV and HEV transportation and alternative-energy systems from 24 to 400+ VDC. For more information, visit www.energycs.com or call Katie Romans at 916.240.8077. SOURCE: EV World | ||
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