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New (?) Chinese Lithium Prius Battery Conversion

I just saw a new lithium conversion kit for the old NIMH Prius cells the other day and was wondering if anyone here has heard of it before.

They’re only asking $1400 and I’m considering buying it but the lack of BMS makes me a little weary. I don’t know battery technology that well but I’m hoping someone here does.

The company is called MTG
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Pd30242 May 19, 2025 Read More Replies: 17

Cybertruck recall

Source: https://www.tesla.com/support/recall-cybertruck-inverter-replacement#:~:text=Inverter%20Replacement%20Recall-,Tesla%20has%20issued%20a%20voluntary%20recall%20on%20certain%20Model%20Year,MOSFET)%20in%20the%20drive%20inverter.

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on certain Model Year 2024 Cybertruck vehicles produced within the build dates from November 6, 2023 to July 30, 2024, that are or were equipped with metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFET) in the drive inverter. The affected population includes vehicles equipped with Inverter Part number family 1802305 containing MOSFET part number 1530063-2A-B.

Is my vehicle affected by this recall?

This recall includes all model year 2024 Cybertruck vehicles...

bwilson4web May 18, 2025 Read More Replies: 33

Toyota Announces Powerful All Electric bZ Woodland SUV

Standard All-Wheel Drive with 375 hp combined system output
Up-to 260 miles of manufacturer-estimated all-electric driving range with DC fast-charging times around 30 minutes* (10-80% charge under ideal conditions)
Equipped with North American Charging System (NACS) port for access to thousands of DC fast charging stations, will also have the convenience of Plug & Charge capability
Ample utility with generous rear cargo area, 8.3-inch ground clearance, Panoramic View Monitor with Multi-Terrain Monitor, and 3,500-pound towing capacity
Well-equipped interior with standard SofTex-trimmed seating, 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, dual wireless Qi charging, ambient lighting and more
Premium Package adds JBL Premium Audio, ventilated front seats with memory driver’s seat, panoramic moonroof, front radiant heaters, and more

US: Toyota Announces Powerful...

Tideland Prius May 15, 2025 Read More Replies: 6