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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? by BLNT, PriusPodcast.com. And how does a family end up with four Priuses to start with? The meet could not have gone better with such an ice-breaker.

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Do-It-Yourself Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

“I love Teslas,” says Graeme, owner of Oz-DIY Electric Vehicles, “they make great spare parts!” Graeme knows a lot about cars, both fossil fueled cars (ICE cars) and EV. He was the chairman of Australian Electric Vehicles Association Queensland for 7 years.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

The Ban on EV Conversions is Over!!! Yesterday (June 7, 2010), Electric Mobility Canada sent out an e-mail advising its Ontario members that MTO has lifted the ban, and has implemented an interim solution for the licensing of electric vehicle conversions. "EV conversions are: ? Ontario's Ban on Electric Cars.

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The best electric skateboard conversion kits

Green Authority

However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Things to remember when buying skateboard conversion kits. The best electric skateboard conversion kits. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

DIY Electric Car

The Fed reviews CPI data to determine if inflation is present in the economy and to see if the dollar is potentially losing value because of it. Start your Electric Car Conversion project today!! He is also the President of Trans Atlantic Electric Conversions [link] a full service parts and Electric Vehicle Conversions Shop.

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materials and a simple fan shroud.

DIY Electric Car

As my parts have arrived in good condition, I have progressed from selecting, purchasing to installing the electronics for my conversion (phase 3). After some review, I chose the galvanized steel used in garage doors as my next shelving material. My next step was to create a shelf within the motor compartment.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins.

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