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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

VEVA President Harry Constatine charges his Bolt. It’s quite an exciting time here,” said VEVA President Harry Constantine, pointing out that British Columbia has the highest rate of electric vehicle (EV) purchase in Canada at 17% of all new vehicles, and that the chapter’s success is reflected in this number. Again like U.S.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. When the team tested the newly-coated cathode, they discovered it could be charged and discharged in as little as 9 seconds. by RSS or sign up by email. Herron makes a valid point.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

EV conversions in Canada CommuterCars: Builders of the "Tango" tandem EV Currie Technologies: Homeof US ProDrive Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. Ampmobile Conversions : EV conversions in South Carolina AVT : EV, conversions and hybrids Canadian ElectricVehicles LTD.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hymotion www.hymotion.com Concord, Ontario, Canada retrofits the Toyota Prius. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Each has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Chrysler to equip post offices in strategically selected regions of the United States with a charging infrastructure for the envisioned program. market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries.

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