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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

In 2009, I wrote in these pages about my efforts to. rarely use on a road bike) applies a small amount of regenerative braking before the pads make contact–just as in my wife's Prius. So I poured on the juice and blew past him, thereafter maintaining Tour de France speed. Fast forward a dozen years. OK boomer," indeed.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Nogales, Arizona Friday, November 27, 2009 Nogales International United States Census 2010 Electric hybrid ‘car of the future’ visits Nogales area By Denise HolleyPublished Friday, November 27, 2009 10:03 AM MST Retired Sgt. Right now, only the Toyota Prius can be converted to a plug-in, Asher said in an interview.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

In 2009, I wrote in these pages about my efforts to. rarely use on a road bike) applies a small amount of regenerative braking before the pads make contact–just as in my wife's Prius. So I poured on the juice and blew past him, thereafter maintaining Tour de France speed. Fast forward a dozen years. OK boomer," indeed.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Sunday August 30, 2009, the 3 wheeled electric motorcycle was finally ready to rumble. Jerry is the owner of a PHEV Prius with Plug in Supply conversion kit, plus solar panels on the roof installed by Bob Bruninga, Naval Academy engineering professor. See www.funruninthesun.org for pictures and details. 6000+ miles.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And we all won’t be driving a Prius either – I’ll have my electric pickup truck in a few years too. COMMENTS Sign Up for Greentech Medias Weekly Newsletter Advertise with Us About Greentech Media Contact Us Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Use Edit Your Profile Copyright © 2009 Greentech Media, Inc.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an. The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? 2:54 PM Anonymous said.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. Charging stations or quickcharge stations allow drivers to fill up and go while on the move.