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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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On cold days, heated liquid warms the batteries, gradually bringing the system’s temperature to a level that allows it to efficiently accept charge energy and provide enough discharge power for expected vehicle performance. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Projected energy cost savings are approximately $160,000 per year.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. To facilitate these EVs, Charging stations are being put in place by local councils, making even short range electric cars viable for commuters. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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As such, the theory regarding fleet manager EV adoption should be updated now that the automobiles are available for sale and revealed consumer behavior (empirical data) can be analyzed. EVs face barriers to adoption because they are a radical environmental technology. 2014.05.022.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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EVs also have battery management systems that maintain the correct operating temperatures and control how fast batteries charge and discharge to keep you safe. All electrical components of an EV are fully protected , so there is no risk of electric shock, even in car washes, floods, and when charging in the rain. Charging Safety.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

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Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that first year sales of the automaker's plug-in hybrid could quadruple that of the Toyota Prius' U.S. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If Selling 60,000 hybrids would be a coup for GM, which lost nearly $2 billion in 2006.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. BMW charged into the electric car space with two strong, if quirky, contenders—the hot-selling i3 and the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar. The Prius Prime becomes Toyota’s leader with a plug.