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Amberjac Plug In Prius

Modify your Toyota Prius to get 130mpg

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Plug-in Toyota Prius

The Prius, often mocked hybrid manufactured by Toyota has been transformed by Amberjac Projects of Grantham into a 130mpg super car. While Toyota have claimed the Prius can achieve 65mpg on an urban cycle, empirical evidence suggests that below 50mpg is more realistic. Amberjac's Plug-in Prius upgrade however can halve fuel consumption and cut CO2 emission levels low enough to qualify for the new zero rate car-tax band.

The major change is in battery technology - nickel metal hydride is replaced by lithium iron phosphate providing seven times the storage of the originals. These batteries can be charged overnight through a socket hidden under a flap in the bumper for just 22 pence. The range of the Plug-in Prius in pure electricity mode is 30 miles. As soon as the speed of the car reaches 31mph the petrol engine kicks in achieving 120mpg at 60mph.

Toyota Prius hybrid car engine

Upgrading a Prius into a Plug-in Prius currently costs just under £8k plus VAT, but all of the new hardware can be removed and put into your next prius. Amberjac also offer lower powered battery packs for a few thousand pound less for people who do not need the capability to drive long distances on pure electric power.

Article Last Modified: 09:49, 13th Dec 2006


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