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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Kansas City EAA chapter members challenge government regulation as part of their efforts to support clean energy. You buy your own solar panels, you power your house and your car, and the utility wants to get paid for your doing that.” When the meetings are in person, it gives me an excuse to go to Kansas City.”

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First Three Conditional Loan Commitments Under DOEs ATVM Program go to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

Green Car Congress

The Department plans to make additional loans under this program over the next several months to large and small auto manufacturers and parts suppliers up and down the production chain. In addition, theses loans will help the company convert two truck plants to the production of cars. Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9

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Guest blogger: Andrew Grin - From Kansas to LA

Revenge of the Electric Car

This week we welcome Andrew Grin, a 16 year old sophomore from Kansas City who spent the day with us filming during the LA Auto Show. Andrew owns a converted pure EV Hyundai. Auto show and to tag along with the “Revenge of the Electric Car&# crew after winning an auction at the first Plug in America Fundraiser.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution. John Holland: We fasten the receiver plate underneath the car. They’re converting to new technology.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius.

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