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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

—Google FAQ on the challenge. To be considered for testing, participants in the competition must submit a technical approach document not to exceed 4 pages. The document should describe at a high level what approach and innovations the team are using to achieve the high power densities claimed for their inverters.

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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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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We are also working (with our for-profit integration partners) to offer installed "conversions," first for Toyota Prius, probably followed by Ford Escape and other forthcoming hybrids. See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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Opinions and Rants

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Given their lack of response and technical support, ElectroAuto should provide a list of online resources that people can go to for help in 914 conversions. Provide more FAQ sheets and have an online forum or group so that people doing the conversions can help each other instead of relying on Mike or Shari to answer every single question.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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