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Aptera batteries, drop-in EV conversion, electric school buses, EV efficiency: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A drop-in conversion will turn classic Land Rovers into EVs. Aptera reveals what will power its 1,000-mile EV—well, other than the sun. We look at what it's like to drive an electric school bus. vehicle standards don't recognize the upstream emissions from EVs; is that a lost opportunity?

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Driving electric in an oil capital

Electric Auto Association

“What’s so great about our meetings is the action they can inspire,” Hanson said, referencing a recent gathering that featured a representative from Aptera who spoke about the company’s plans to build a 3-wheeled, solar-powered vehicle. Kevin Douglass is an ambassador for Aptera,” Hanson continued. “As

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DEED sets records

Electric Auto Association

Our chapter events featured EVs including the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian, and even the Aptera.” Visitors had a chance to see EVs like the Rivian R1T, and to converse with exhibitors including representatives from the Air District and other nonprofit organizations. In addition, chapter members posted signs on street corners. “We

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What's it gonna take?

Plugs and Cars

Aptera went under. Let people drive your LEAF or Volt or conversion or whatever you’ve got! The Volt has had to contend with the overblown battery fire incident and the production hiatus. Fisker is delivering the Karma, but not without glitches and its DOE loan is being questioned. Bright Automotive went under. Give rides!

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Electric Car Watch #9: Where is the Strom-R3 electric car?

Plug In India

This will lead to more conversions. We have startups like Arcimoto and Aptera who will soon start manufacturing and selling reverse trikes that resemble the Strom R3. Take ride sharing seriously Speak to other EV startups like eBikeGo, Mobycy, and Yulu who can offer Strom-R3 as part of their last mile transportation service.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

It really takes a conversation to convince a lot of people. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? When I completed and got certified in Electric Vehicles, I learned all sorts of new information to verbally spread the word. Plus, I start with people I know and family members also.