Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system. They had some inverter issues in the 3rd Generation Prius in which the hybrid technology changed, but Toyota issued a recall for that. If your Prius’ battery goes before it’s 10 years old, check with a Toyota dealership first before changing the battery.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., By assisting installers with the part of their costs not covered by government subsidies, the four companies intend to promote wider availability of chargers to make electric vehicle use more convenient. Installation costs. Maintenance costs. Electricity costs.
Electric Auto Association
JANUARY 5, 2023
Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. After two years, I sold it to a fellow chapter member and bought a Toyota RAV 4 EV which I’m still driving today.” It was very technical but captivating.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
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. But you have to want to solve the problem. To take one example, batteries.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 22, 2021
For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2018 Toyota Highlander. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. The seats throughout the CX-9 Signature are trimmed in soft Nappa leather.
DIY Electric Car
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
I have no idea what they cost. m thinking of converting are an old BMW such as a 318i, 1994 EUNOS 30X, Maserati Bi-Turbo, Lotus Elite; Mazda MX5, RX7, Pontiac Fiero; Nissan Exa, 200SX or any number of sporty Nissans, Toyota Celica or any number or sporty Toyotas, Honda Integra or any number of sporty Hondas, MG 1997-8, old MG sports.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 18, 2022
Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Tacoma. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.
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