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NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by amarino, Jul 4, 2024.

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  1. BuckleSpring

    BuckleSpring Junior Member

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    The BYD Dolphin, and yes it sells for ~$13.5k in China, and ~$28k in Europe, and ~$21k in Mexico. There's been a few test mules for them up in Michigan, presumably something to do with Ford's Skunkworks cheap EV team Farley has been talking about. The price is much lower in China due to no import tariffs (obviously), and very very high EV subsidies.
     
    #61 BuckleSpring, Jul 15, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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    Why then does the plug-in Prius consume more fuel when the battery is low than a regular Prius? It has a bigger battery. It may not be more efficient, but it is slightly worse in terms of performance, both in the city and on the highway.
    Oh no, the damn law of conservation of energy.
     

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    #62 Xeico, Jul 15, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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    because a larger heavier battery requires more fuel from the engine to drive under the additional load...
     
    #63 black_jmyntrn, Jul 15, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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    Too much social media has taught me to no longer care about wanting to know "what an M2 or Dolphin is" but I'll have to admit I am sorta curious? Are those the names of BYD cars?
     
    #64 PriusCamper, Jul 16, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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    From what I've read, daily driving habits in these plugins have far more influence over the motor-battery vs. ICE interaction than in regular Prius.
     
    #65 PriusCamper, Jul 16, 2024 at 2:50 AM
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