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No Hybrid Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator for the 2024 Model Year

The Truth About Cars

The Explorer excels at towing and off-road work, all while still being a competent commuter car. But if that was all Ford’s clientele were interested in, there are other three-row SUVS that should have been on their shortlist.

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2024 Toyota GR Corolla Pricing Revealed, New Trim and Performance Parts

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, the Honda (which I’ve yet to drive) is supposed to be an absolute monster on track without ditching anything that makes the Civic a compelling commuter car.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. I am building a commuter car for a city with 45MPH speed limits. I am not building a dragster.

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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Writing a blog using blogspot.com was great for many reasons. I purchased the kit as a no-gasoline commuter car solution. The DC kit is better for a fast car, the AC kit better for smoother driving and (possibly) longer range, although that has yet to be proven. First, I was able to keep track of my progress.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th! htm Advocates of the Th!

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising. Since most families have at least two cars now, I foresee an electric commuter car and an ICE road trip car (you know, an Escalade or Dodge Ram crew cab ;o) in the future. Whats new at Seeking Alpha?