Alphabet Soup: Electric Car Acronyms and Abbreviations
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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Wondering about all those strange letters of the electric car world? I'm about to explain them.
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Human Cost of Climate Change
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OCTOBER 26, 2019
Polar bears aside, what is the human cost of climate change? Do you ever think about how climate change will affect you and me?
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Military Truck Electric Conversion to Rat Rod!
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
I want to pull the engine, tranny, and bed off my M35A2, shorten the frame a bit, leave the 3 axle configuration, and convert this thing to a rat rod.
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Electric Car Conversion Kits
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JULY 4, 2019
Wondering where the best places are to get electric car conversion kits? Here are a few of my favorites.
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183 Diesel Hybrid Electric Pickup Conversion Possible?
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JULY 4, 2019
I have a 2007 Ford F250 crew cab with a diesel powertrain and four wheel drive. I would like to do either a hybrid CNG or hybrid electric conversion.
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Electric Truck: Rivian is Growing on Me
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 28, 2019
Dreaming of an electric truck, but stuck driving an electric granny mobile (or luxury sedan) instead? Don't worry, you don't have to wait for Tesla.
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BMW Electric Car: The i3
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 21, 2019
The BMW electric car offering from BMW group is called the i3, and wow, it is really a head-turner!
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Vanagon Syncro EV Conversion
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APRIL 16, 2019
I have an ‘87 VW Vanagon Syncro. I’ve done three petrol engine swaps and am ready to try electric.
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Which Motor Needed for this Chevy Suburban EV Conversion?
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MARCH 26, 2019
I am interested in converting a 1990 Chevy Scottsdale Suburban to electric. What type of electric motor or motors or in wheel motors would I want to use?
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A/C for a VW conversion
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MARCH 15, 2019
I intend converting a VW sedan to electric, but live in a hot climate. Is it possible/practical to have A/C.
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Building a Electric Land Rover
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MARCH 14, 2019
I'm looking to build a EV Land Rover using a 90 kw motor. It is my first time doing this and I'm doing it as a personal project.
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Is there a list of EV conversion shops?
Electric Cars are for Girls
MARCH 13, 2019
As exciting as a DIY electric conversion sounds, many people don't have the time, skills, and/or inclination to convert a vehicle themselves.
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Types of Fuel Cells
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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
The different types of fuel cells are used for various jobs, from powering cell phones to generating electricity for power grids.
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Problems With Hydrogen Fuel Cells
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JANUARY 26, 2019
With all the advantages - fast refuelling, long range, the joy of electric drive.are there still problems with hydrogen fuel cells? You bet.
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Chevy Blazer Conversion with No Transmission
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JANUARY 9, 2019
Hi. I hope you can help us out. I have a 2002 Chevy Blazer 2wd RWD Automatic in my garage and am thinking about EV, but my goals are modest.
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Electric VW Beetle Conversion (Tesla)
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JANUARY 5, 2019
I am converting a 1974 VW Beetle.
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102 Building an Electric Dragster
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DECEMBER 28, 2018
Looking to put a EV dragster together for bracket racing.
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Historical Electric Vehicle Foundation Gets 12 New EVs
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 22, 2018
The Historical Electric Vehicle Foundation (HEVF.org) and our Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum are proud to announce the gift of twelve electric vehicles of historic significance from the prestigious collection of the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. The last vehicle was delivered today on December 21th.
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Electric Greyhound Conversion Motor
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 20, 2018
I have an opportunity to buy a used electric motor from a mining operation. it is a 300-hp 460-V RMP-1800 phase 3.
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102 High Voltage Wire Gauge Size for Electric Car
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 20, 2018
What type of wire is required or recommended for the primary power from the battery to the controller -then to the motor? must it be shielded?
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150 Electric Vehicle Insurance
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Please let me know which companies are willing to provide insurance for an EV converted car, in the greater Toronto area.
Fisker, no. Karma Revero.
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 1, 2018
The Fisker Karma is back, and is now called the Karma Revero. You'd think I'd love it, right?
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Which Motor for My Land Cruiser Conversion?
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NOVEMBER 28, 2018
I would like to pull the motor in my landcruiser wagon and drop in an electric motor that I could pull my 500lb trailer through the mountains with.
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115 Electric Semi Truck Conversion
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NOVEMBER 28, 2018
I want to convert a Class 8 rig to a hybrid, with a 50kw diesel charging the batteries or running the motor(s) directly. Do you think this is possible?
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89 Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum
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JULY 13, 2017
The Historic Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman, Arizona adds to its collection.
Jeff U'Ren's Chevy Volt: Happily Ever After
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Jeff U'Ren talks more about his Chevy Volt: ".luxury everything, heated leather seats, great air conditioning." Oh, and it's got its own phone, too.
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National Plug In Day(s), Sept 28-29
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
'National Plug In Day is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today''s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
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229 Electric Bicycle Conversion
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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Interview with Don Otto about his electric bicycle conversion, how much it cost, and how long it took to put it together.
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Kenguru NEV for Wheelchairs
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OCTOBER 5, 2012
The Kenguru NEV is pretty much the PERFECT around-town vehicle for wheelchair users. It's more convenient and easier to use than its gas-guzzling counterpart, and it's a quarter of the price.
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216 Neighborhood Electric Vehicle: Dead or Alive?
Electric Cars are for Girls
AUGUST 28, 2012
Does the neighborhood electric vehicle have a place in today's high-speed electric car world? I think it does, and even has the potential to save lives.
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148 Zero Electric Motorcycle
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AUGUST 26, 2012
Interview with Brandon Nozaki Miller about his light, fast, Zero electric motorcycle!
Revenge of the Electric Car
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AUGUST 24, 2012
There's not much revenge in Revenge of the Electric Car. Come meet the new heroes behind the EVolution!
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Mitsubishi Electric Car: 'I' as in iMiev
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AUGUST 22, 2012
The new Mitsubishi electric car has a slightly awkward name (the 'i'?), but otherwise it's very loveable! Interview with Steven Lough.
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102 Electric Cars for Sale Now
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JUNE 17, 2012
A look at electric cars for sale in the US right now like the Nissan Leaf, the Chevy Volt, and the Tesla Roadster.
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135 Grandma Power
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JUNE 11, 2012
Grandma power is saving the planet.
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Sparrow Electric Car
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JUNE 11, 2012
The Sparrow electric car was featured in Austin Powers 'Goldmember'. Groovy, baby!
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