The Eetrex system converts the Ford Escape HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to a PHEV. The Eetrex Conversion Systems consist of a high-capacity battery pack, which replaces the original battery in the same location, a charger or Inverger™ (for the V2G option), and an a/c plug. Spec Sheet
Specifications
| Pure EV Range | ~25 miles (theoretical) |
| PHEV Range in Blended Mode | ~50 miles |
| PHEV Fuel Efficiency | >60 mpg |
| Energy Stored in Battery | 13.3 KWh |
| Additional Mass (Weight) | 56 kg (124 lb) |
| Charger Input Voltage | 100 to 125 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 phase. |
| Charger Current | 12 amps @ 115 VAC |
| Charger Power | 1,380 W max |
| Charge Time | ~10 hrs at 115 Vac |
| V2G Discharging when available | Meets IEeE 1547 standards; 6kW discharge and charge |
| PHEV Battery system mass | 150 kg (330 lb) |
| System configuration | 1,600 (26mm x 65mm) cells arranged in 10 batteries |
| PHEV Conversion |
- Drop-in replacement of original battery, 1.5" taller than original battery.
- Mile-per-gallon display added.
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Technology
| Cells |
- 26650-size, lithium ion phosphate cells 120 Vac Charger
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| Charger |
- 12 Aac in, 1.3 kW @ 116 Vac, 60 Hz
- Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle during charging)
- Power Factor Corrected, Step-up
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| BMS (Battery Management System) |
- One module per set of parallel cells
- Monitors voltage, temperature, and preforms charge balancing.
- Controls battery charging/discharging, and protects against over-charging, over-discharging, current and temperature extremes.
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| Battery Controller |
- Performs BMS function.
- Interfaces to vehicle, charger and Inverger™.
- RS232 interface for optional RS232 terminal reports system status.
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