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Hybrid RAV4 coming?

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Jerry P, Sep 5, 2006.

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  1. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    As usual, you're all over this stuff, Clett!
     
    #21 darelldd, Sep 7, 2006
  2. tideland_raj

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(clett @ Sep 7 2006, 06:00 AM) [snapback]315627[/snapback]</div>

    It gets even better: L-Ions (and Li-Polymer) batteries have much different (read: better) recharge properties, probably allowing you to actually use more of the total storage before they need to be recharged. This probably skews the Wh number above even more.

    The Prius, for example, has a 1.3kWh capacity, but can only really use about maybe 40% of that to keep the battery from developing a "memory".

    I rode in a Prius cabbie in Vancouver that had his battery showing red for our entire trip... must've screwed the battery somehow.
     
    #22 tideland_raj, Sep 10, 2006
  3. Frank Hudon

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tideland_raj @ Sep 10 2006, 09:45 AM) [snapback]317369[/snapback]</div>
    or it had over 450,000Km's on it as there are several that have that milage+.
     
    #23 Frank Hudon, Sep 20, 2006
  4. mongo

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    Meanwhile, back at the original posting question...

    According to Car and Driver... "A setup with front drive and the engine mounted transversely—four-wheel drive is optional—implies carry-over car guts, but Toyota insists the new RAV4 has an essentially unique platform not shared with any other vehicle (and not designed to accept a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, says Toyota, so don’t wait around for one)."

    Of course, that doesn't mean anything in the real world, but since you asked, I figured I should report what I've read.

    We're actually looking to get a Rav4 when our current Pacifica lease runs out in March.
     
    #24 mongo, Sep 24, 2006
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    That's odd. Well, if you think about it. The engine bay is large enough for the 3.5 litre V6 so a 4 cylinder + inverter and motor will definitely fit.

    The RAV4 has a huge storage bin under the cargo floor (used for 3rd row seating if equipped) so I'm sure the battery (the RX/HiHy type) can fit in there.
     
    #25 Tideland Prius, Sep 25, 2006
  6. Frank Hudon

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    along with the HyHi 4x4 rear drive axle.
     
    #26 Frank Hudon, Sep 25, 2006
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