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MD-Tech PHEV kit System

Discussion in 'Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications' started by menardsy, Apr 15, 2013.

  1. menardsy

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    Now that Enginer is out of business, anyone tried this kit? They seems to be the original designer of the Enginer kit (from what I read)...

    Sylvain
     
    #1 menardsy, Apr 15, 2013
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    is there supposed to be a link?
     
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    #3 menardsy, Apr 16, 2013
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    Enginer /MD Tech/S Fountain Electr
    All of these are a muddle currently. They also have respect websites. Six months after I installed my Enginer V6 they stopped selling on EBay. In USA may be a few Enginer dealers in Michigan that may sell some product/svc/repair.
    The RFE HV packs are not available either.
     
    #4 NortTexSalv04Prius, May 2, 2013
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    I am under the impression that DIY kit for Prius has lost its momentum with the arrival of EV cars (with current huge discount for the leaf for example)...
     
    #5 menardsy, May 4, 2013
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    Fair statement

    The enhancement aka supplement DIY Lifepo4 kit market is limited by some of these factors:
    Energy density
    Weight
    Quality
    non domestic mfg
    cost
    range
    complexity

    Also even most EV's today range is 100 mile or less. The Nissan Leaf being more favorable than others
     
    #6 NortTexSalv04Prius, May 4, 2013
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    I think the most critical component in Enginer kit is the converter which is not easy to find / repair. All other part are quite available: charger, battery cell, etc.
     
    #7 menardsy, May 6, 2013
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