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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

Clean Fleet Report

A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide Essential Tools and Tips to Get You Started This article may contain affiliate links. Hybrids and electrics need maintenance, too Electric and hybrid vehicles are not just a trend; they’re the future of automotive technology.

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EV Transmissions Are Awesome!

CleanTechnica EVs

Just over two years ago, I wrote an article discussing upcoming EV transmissions. Since then, we’ve seen a number of EVs and plugin hybrids that use a transmission, and the advantages that were mathematically predictable (as well as known from the DIY EV scene that predated mass EV production) became a reality.

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Tech: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Issues

Clean Fleet Report

Tech: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Issues Tips for Diagnosing Power Issues in your Car This article may contain affiliate links. Although you can have an approximate gauge of the issue yourself, it does not necessarily mean you can take the DIY route.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions. For example, you might currently have a hybrid car that uses a 3.7

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions. For example, you might currently have a hybrid car that uses a 3.7

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is especially important for electric and hybrid vehicles which can be difficult to hear at lower speeds due to their drive mechanism. When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! Subscribe to our RSS feed and stay up to date. as stated. 5 Clayton B.