07-30-2007, 10:51 AM
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Fair Oaks, CA
Hybrids: 2007 toyota camry
Posts: 138
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Re: Toyota tests plug-in hybrid car
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Originally Posted by SPL
chris_h — Yes, I'm saying that, from what I've read, the LiIon battery would have to use just half the charge fraction that a comparable NiMH battery could use. Like ken1784, I think the TCH's usable battery range (of 40%) is something like 40 - 80% of full charge. A comparable LiIon's usable range (of 20%) would then be something like 50 - 70% of its full charge.
Stan
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Stan,
Thanks for that clarification.
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