Electric Auto Association
APRIL 22, 2021
The 28 privately-owned and 5 dealership-owned electric vehicles (EVs) were viewed by well over 100 EV enthusIasts in a parking garage at the Austin Landing retail center between Dayton and Cincinnati. Finally, a local manufacturer brought electric kit vehicles that were driven around the garage to the delight of the attendees.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. NREL, June 2006 Toyota Prius by EnergyCS Golden, CO Terry_Penney@. Austin Energy by Hymotion, March 2007 Same as above (2 vehicles), contact mark.kapner@austinenergy.com. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. Jim Tech Ltd. Full-size photo.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
“The Toyota Prius took over five years to reach break-even and has gone on to be a wild success.&# Even in their resurrected state, they dont have a prayer against toyota, honda, hyundai, and their worst nightmare, CHINA… — Seren 21. and Chrysler.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Furthermore, changing the battery pack on say a Toyota Prius often costs a fortune, at least in most European countries, so such cars better be VERY cheap, but they’re not. Current batteries in new Toyota hybridsare ~$3000 if they need to be replaced. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. If the EV1 was viable (or even close) we would see Ford, Toyota, Honda, etc all with 80 mile cars right now.do If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. you see that?
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