202PR008: Escape '08 - V2G
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This product converts a Ford Escape HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), '08, to V2G (Vehicle To Grid) capable PHEV (Plug-in HEV).
This conversion allows you to charge your Escape from a wall outlet and then approximately double your mileage for approximately 50 miles.
It also allows your electrical utility to buy back some of the energy in your Escape's battery at a premium, in case of need.
The conversion is geared for the early adopter and power utilities; it is performed by Hybrids Plus in Boulder, CO.
You must have a subscription with V2Green and an arrangement with your power utility to use the V2G function.
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Brochures
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 Escape PHEV conversion
V2G
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Specifications
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| Driving |
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Pure EV range* |
~25 miles |
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PHEV range** |
~50 miles |
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PHEV fuel efficiency** |
~60 mpg |
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Electrical energy stored in battery |
12.0 KWh
roughly equivalent to 3/4 gallon of gasoline |
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Additional mass |
56 kg (124 lb) |
| Charging |
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Charge voltage |
- 100 to 125 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 phase
- 208 Vac, 60 Hz, 3 phase (only 1 phase used)
- 200-240 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 phase
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Charge current |
up to 30 Aac, proportional to voltage (Iac = Vac / 8Ω) |
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Charge power |
6000 W max, proportional to square of voltage (P = Vac2 / 8Ω) |
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Charge power factor |
>= 0.99 |
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Full charge time |
~12 hours at 110 Vac, ~ 3 hours at 220 Vac |
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Discharging conditions and safety |
Meets IEEE 1547 standards |
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Discharging ratings |
Same as charging |
| Logging and control |
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Link |
Cellphone network & Internet |
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Logging |
Data collected remotely by V2Green and made available to you, in real time through the Web, and/or through monthly reports |
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Control |
Utility able to remotely postpone charging from grid and to request discharging into grid |
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Placement |
- Drop-in replacement of original battery, 1.5" taller than original battery
- Mile-per-gallon display added above the dashboard, on the left side
- Inverger™ and communication hardware placed in rear right column, replacing original battery air conditioner
- Charge plug in left side panel, by rear window
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Conversion time |
~1 week |
*Theoretical range if able to drive without making the engine come on.
**After full charge, conservative driving, your mileage may vary.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Technology
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- Original traction pack and Battery ECU (Electronic Control Unit) removed
- New traction pack:
- Electronics:
- Inverger™:
- Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle when connected to AC)
- Power Factor Controlled
- Proprietary custom design
- BMS (Battery Management System)
- One module per set of parallel cells, with charge current bypass shunt
- A BMS controller, powered by vehicle aux 12 V, isolated from traction pack
- Proprietary custom design
- PHEV Controller
- Interfaces to BMS, charger, vehicle
- CAN interface to the vehicle
- Powered by vehicle aux 12 V
- Proprietary custom design
- V2G Controller
- RS232 terminal interface
- For optional RS232 terminal, or computer running a terminal application
- Reports details of battery conditions and system status
Block diagrams of the V2G Escape (top) and of entire system (bottom)
With an subscription to V2Green's rervice, you can view the status of your PHEV in real time, on the Web
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