Electric Auto Association
APRIL 19, 2021
Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. The road rally worked well because everyone could just be in their cars,“ said organizer Karl Bloss of the West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. “We
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 10, 2021
It’s a series plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt. However, they also feature a connected mobile command unit, an adjustable ride height and built-in quick-charge batteries with a charging capacity of 100 to 150 kilowatts. However, the vehicle isn’t fully electric. The electric drive unit is based on one use in terminal tractors.
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2011
New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2015
At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. —Mark Fields. Data Driven Insurance, London.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
JUNE 30, 2007
The two one-inch holes will get grommets for the high-current battery cables connecting the front batteries with the middle pack. The 8-volt golf cart batteries arrived over 24 days ago and have just been sitting on the garage floor, discharging. The 16 7-inch cables connect adjacent batteries.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
MAY 5, 2007
It's a pity that we have to remove this, but the size of the golf-cart batteries clearly interfere with the latch. Home Depot sells 2-inch caps that should plug the previous hole nicely. When the driver presses the horn button, it actually connects the ground terminal to the horn. Here's the sawed off hood latch.
Plugs and Cars
AUGUST 18, 2007
Out in the desert as part of Burning Man , our encampment, Snow Koan Solar, is setting up a solar photovoltaic EV Charging Station (at 7:30 and Desert) for electric scooters, golf carts, sofas and barstools. Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars.
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