Toyota Prius: 2003 Prius plug-in?

phil_thayer <com> wrote:
 

The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts the
vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. The 2001-2003, NHW11 lacks this
built-in feature.
 

I have toyed with the idea but think a better approach is to look at an
engine 'topping' cycle using a turbo-alternator to improve ICE
efficiency.

Bob Wilson

In article <1hutidg.djzlcm16nyedkN%com>,
com (Bob Wilson) wrote:
 

Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here.

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Michelle Steiner <org> wrote:
 

Not from Toyota, of course, but there's a conversion kit from Coastal
Electronics for anyone who really wants it.

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The EV Mode OS firmware is accessible on US models.
Several, including CoastaleTech.com and others offer
installation kits:

http://www.autobeyours.com/EV.htm

http://www.autobeyours.com/EV.htm

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Michelle Steiner wrote: 

Sorry, one of those URLs should have been:

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Greg wrote: 

Michelle Steiner <org> wrote:
 

As the other posted pointed out, the button and wires needed to manually
activate it are not sold in the North American models. However, the
control pins are known and it is easy enough to wire up. One word of
caution.

Those who have performed the modification report it works up to about
34 mph in today's vehicles. Others in Europe and Austrailia report a 28
mph limit. Although useful for neighborhood streets, it has limited
utility on higher-speed streets.

Bob Wilson

In article <1huusc6.bon4ts6tx710N%com>,
com (Bob Wilson) wrote:
 

True, but that doesn't make it an option.

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In article <1huut8u.5rzs61yaergmN%com>,
com (Mike Rosenberg) wrote:
 

Right, but as I said, that doesn't make it an option. When one says
that a feature is an option on a vehicle, in common parlance that means
you can buy a car with that feature for extra money.

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