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What is the most efficient car battery for an electric car conversion?

I am considering converting my car to electric for commuting. Can someone tell what battery is the most effective for this purpose, how much they cost, and if a hybrid battery for the Prius is available to the public?

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You can get help converting your car from places like this:
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http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/build

http://electroauto.com/workshop.shtml

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Or, you can have an expert convert your car for you:
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http://grassrootsev.com/

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As to using hybrid batteries, sorry, they won't sell them to you. The NIMH batteries used in hybrids are wonderful for EVs, but the patents for those advanced batteries were bought by Chevron/Texaco, and now the licensing of those patents prohibits their use in pure electric cars. Absolutely true story. Read about it here:
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http://www.evworld.com/blogs/index.cfm?page=blogentry&authorid=51&blogid=104

http://jcwinnie.biz/wordpress/?p=1387

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Most conversions still use old 100-year-old lead-acid battery technology, which is relatively inexpensive (the battery pack in my EV costs under $1000) but your driving range will only be about 50 miles. Various vested interests have been able to put up roadblocks (like the NIMH story above) to more advanced batteries.
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However, if you're a bit of an engineer, you may be able to get some new Chinese Li-Ion batteries. A few hobbyists I know of have been able to obtain and use these, but you'll have to design your own charging system (or get help from an engineer.) Link:
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http://www.everspring.net/product-battery.htm

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Look at the chart on this page - the batteries beat every other technology there, and cost the least per watt.
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Good luck!
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First, how do you know whether or not you need a new battery? Here are some of the signs to look for when diagnosing the problem -

Slowed Acceleration

Of course you know your Prius better than anyone else. Have you noticed if the car has a slower acceleration rate? Basically you can floor the gas petal, but the car feels more like a golf cart than a car. This could be a sign that the battery is starting to go. Remember, a majority of the power comes from the battery.

The battery Does Not Hold a Charge

This is a symptom shared by just about all batteries. As a battery gets older, it has a more difficult time holding a charge. Just think of a laptop or a car battery. These batteries do last for a while, but eventually they need to be replaced. It is no different with your Prius. The charge will no longer hold as well as it did in the past. At this point, it is time to start looking for a replacement Prius battery.

Poor Fuel Economy

This is the other tall-tell sign that your battery is starting to go. Has your fuel economy started decrease? This is a major symptom because your Prius is now burning more fuel than it would when the battery is functioning properly. The basic concept of a hybrid car is that the gasoline gets the car running and then the electricity maintains the speed, etc. This is how you get such great fuel economy. If that fuel economy starts to go, it usually means the battery is not doing its part.

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