Electric Auto Association

JUNE 5, 2022

In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So So that meant I had a plug-in hybrid in 2008,” he said, explaining that it wasn’t long before folks from Toyota paid him a visit.

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard. According to Howard, Rickard’s YouTube channel EVTV Motor Werks has received over 3 million hits, a majority on 507 DIY electric vehicle (EV) and other EV-related videos that Rickard produced over the 12 years he ran the company.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 2, 2008

As we move into the final month of the year 2008 I keep looking up at my rooftop longingly. And I think that means I’m going to have to learn to install my solar panels myself. So I need to do something to cut the cost of my system even more than the rebates and tax credits are going to do.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Installing a dedicated circuit panel say a 200 amp model could be an alternative or supplement to public fast charging stations. Herron makes a valid point. Charging 20kw/h in an hour takes almost 100 amps for an hour. For electric vehicles with large battery packs, the biggest limiter is already in the circuit panel.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. is Hymotions San Francisco-based distributor/installer. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles. The company partners with approved installers charging $1,200-$3,000.

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