Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

[FG101C]

Thought this was interesting just thought I'd post it here. I was watching a show on new cars, they mentioned the 2011 Hyundai will be using Lithium Polymer batteries to "save weight and extend run time."

[What's_nitro?]

Well, they're correct! I assume they've been using NiMH cells like most other hybrid makers...

[FG101C]

Of course they are lighter, just surprised they are putting them in their hybrid since LiPo's are so "volatile". Good to see though, wonder if they are enerland cells.

[What's_nitro?]

Maybe they'll be using over-rated cells to keep temps down. But since it's in a consumer vehicle the "protection" circuitry will probably weigh as much as the pack so the weight savings might not be so great.

Whoever provides a hybrid version of either the Hyundai Tucson or Honda CR-V first will get my money, bar none.

[fastbaja5b]

..maybe they're using Maxamps Lipos

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

..maybe they're using Maxamps Lipos

I hope not. Maybe on the 2012 model?

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

..maybe they're using Maxamps Lipos

If so then it would be called a fire sale right? Just kidding. I could see them using the LiFe cells since they are much safer and give pretty close to the same performance from everything that I have read. I have not seen much at all negative on LiFe cells so I don't understand why the market is not leaning in that direction anyway. All the power, lite weight, 1,000 recycles, and no fire, so whats the problem?