Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We Hybrid Center at the University of California-Davis : under Prof. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

Prius 48

Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

That picture changes considerably in California, with the PHEV model tagged with 150 g/mile, while the electric carries a burden of 90 g/mile. We experienced this on a medium-length drive over hilly terrain in Southern California. The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile. ChargePoint.

PHEV 170

PHEV 2018 All-Electric Hyundai 170

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA. See Dr Walter Wu's email regarding gifting the "Spirit of DC" in the Feb 2009 timeframe. See also 11 October email exchange below. The "RVJerry" Rationale: 1.

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DC PHEV San Francisco America 36

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

The company launched last month at Green Motors in Berkeley, California. But it now looks like the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is about to adopt some new regulations which could put it out of business quickly. Photograph by Chris Duffey. “For us, the new regulations, especially the warranty, are a deal breaker.&#.

Prius 100

Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Additionally, I had a close frind out in California that just about creamed in his pants when he was able to lease one. it was the first batch of EV1s that they tried to use lead acid batteries and developed problems.

Volt 41

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41