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Best speakers ever

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More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech. Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are limited to certain vehicle types. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies www.hevt.com Chicago, IL converts Ford F-150 pickup trucks. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. 7, 1990) Emissions from cars dwarfs that from power plants. excluding coal power in china.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we can always program the ESS to make what Lotus refers to as "more futuristic sounds for electric vehicles [that] can be created using sampled sounds and generated waveforms." When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Gallery: Chrysler EV USPS mini-van [Source: Chrysler] PRESS RELEASE: Chrysler Celebrates Earth Day by Revealing All-new Electric Minivan Concepts to U.S. Our ENVI electric minivan concepts illustrate Chryslers innovation with electric vehicle technology and show what the future could hold." Postal Service.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It will be a long, long time before the thrill of driving an all-electric vehicle wears off. Not to take anything away from what Chrysler has done here, but every time we get behind the wheel of an EV, we get the same giddy smile. to decide if we ever get to see these promises fulfilled. 5 days ago AutoblogGreen for 04.17.09