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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

Green Car Congress

The cooling system only becomes operational when it detects that the battery temperature is above 68 °F (20 °C); in this initial phase the HVAC blower fan and the battery ventilation fan are engaged. On-board vehicle charger & DC/DC converter. The MiEV OS oversees and monitors the function of these components: Electric Vehicle motor.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We estimate there are between 125-150 PHEVs worldwide at this time; we hope to get the rest of them on the list! Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid.

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