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    Anyone replaced a battery?

    @JMalmsteen , We developed the first-gen plug-in Prius replacement battery a few years ago, and we're currently beta testing a higher-capacity...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Jun 19, 2025 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Dr. Prius % State of Charge on Traction Battery

    Hi @pasta4breakfast , A few factors can affect the final state of charge after charging — things like temperature, charging current, and how...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Jun 16, 2025 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    New (?) Chinese Lithium Prius Battery Conversion

    Are you guys kidding right? this is NCM lithium chemistry, it is literally a disaster waiting to happen on a Prius...
    Post by: jacktheripper, May 19, 2025 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Salty Decal for Salty Pancakes

    Too many projects, not enough budget, can't decide which one decal to make to include with the Sodium-ion battery, which one would you pick?...
    Thread by: jacktheripper, Apr 23, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    P3000 code with new NexPower V2.5 battery

    Hi Evan @Evan Armstrong , We have discontinued the lithium product line and transition 100% to the much stronger Sodium-ion chemistry, feel free...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Apr 20, 2025 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Triangle of death, Dr Prius interpretation

    Pretty sure the battery voltage sensor unit (battery ECU) has burnt out by all the corrosion. @Josh L replace the battery ECU, wire harness first...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Mar 28, 2025 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Sodium ion hybrid battery bad already?

    Hi @Nightfoxx First generation V3 sodium-ion battery (cylindrical shape) was out 15 months ago. second generation V3 GT was out 12 months ago. 2...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Mar 11, 2025 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    2010 Prius w/ NexCell Lithium Throwing Codes

    Hi @addyspriusIV , I would recommend to upgrade to the new sodium-ion battery design specifically for extreme temperature, operating temperature...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Feb 23, 2025 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Hybrid battery modification

    Yes, these are NiMH battery modules from an Estima. not lithium-ion. And you're right— that crazy bypass at the battery ECU is a serious risk. It...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Feb 11, 2025 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery

    I have two theories on why some people get better MPG with the standard V3 (cylindrical cell) while others see better MPG with the V3 GT (pouch...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Jan 31, 2025 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Project Lithium Failure after 2 years.

    Hi Matt, I’m really sorry if my email upset you—that wasn’t my intention. The truth is, we’re a very small company going through a tough time...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Jan 10, 2025 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How much engine braking a gen 3 is capable of

    This happens under specific conditions: when the temperature is cold, the battery voltage rises too quickly, and the MAX CHARGE process doesn’t...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Dec 28, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    How much engine braking a gen 3 is capable of

    Fascinating data! I’ve often wondered the same thing about engine braking during my routine battery torture tests on big downhills. Here’s a...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Dec 27, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    P3030 After New HV Sodium Battery

    @Kashmir ChapmanF is spot on and most likely the problem is with the battery ECU, you can source a Gen2 battery ECU (voltage sensor unit) from...
    Post by: jacktheripper, Dec 26, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting