Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

"Spirit of DC" setting up in front of the Arizona State Capitol Above "Spirit" joined by two more white PHEVs-- Todd Barlow's Green Motors' with 4kW PbA pack, above and right. The "Spirit" is awaiting its upgraded PluginSolutions PHEV Kit with 4kW Li-ion battery pack, which should allow upwards of a 20 AER range.(versus

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - After a Saturday photo session with the "Spirit of DC" at San Francisco's Ft Mason Chapel near by the Flagpole with scenery abounding, the "Spirit" took a reconnoiter of the route South. now that it's so easy with normal PHEV operations with re-invigorated set of PbA.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

The "Plug-in Arizona Tour" with the "Spirit of DC" on its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona (PHEV3A) Educational Tour is underway for Tuesday noon, 24 November 2009. EVJerry" Asher (202) 486-5450 PS Ruben & Class, EVJerry here will endeavor to keep you updated with more PHEV info (as I think of it).

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

New Tucson 'Digs' at Milagro Cohousing.plus a scenic view of PHEV3A Office Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiastics, One & All - After a six week break of sorts, the "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry are able to do some reporting out with narratives about the team-building EVforts underway.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

as copied & pasted below with pix to the left: “Spirit of DC” Goes the Long and Winding Road to Groveland. Story and photos by Kay Crow [Go to the link for viewing story & photo] Friday January 23 brought the “Spirit of DC,” a Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vechicle (PHEV) to Groveland’s Tioga High School.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

MARCH 26, 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All, From Home Sweet Carol's Home, here in Clarksville, TN, the "Spirit" moveth EVJerr on a rainy overcast, yet most welcomed, PHEV Day of R & R, 26 March 2009. More later on, EVer from Tennessee, "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry (202) 486-5450

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

and just happens to be a UCSD student, and there sitting are: Professor Jim Murray and EVJerry Asher The next picture below show /Todd Barlow of Green Motors www.GreenMotorsInc.com , who brought the "Spirit of DC" over from Phoenix in order to demo the Plug-in. even with a PbA battery pack. Wires were not hooked up.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

APRIL 2, 2009

.: From: Leslie A Grossman [mailto:leslieann@lesliegrossman.com] Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 2:47 PM Subject: News Conference Monday - Electric Vehicle Spirit of DC here in Knoxville The Future of transportation is here, and is visiting Knoxville on Monday March 30th. On 31 May 2008, the "Spirit of DC" launched its EVducating tour.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

APRIL 11, 2009

Asher drives a modified Toyota Prius nicknamed the Spirit of DC and in the back this hybrid has an extra battery boost. Asher wants the United States to decrease its dependence on foreign oil and thinks these plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV's) are the way to do it. We could have America energy independent," says Asher.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" and EVJerr rolled quietly into Nogales, AZ, just before noon, this Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009. Most likely, the All American "Spirit of DC" made History again today -- becoming the first EVer Plug-in to be seen at Nogales High School. How perfect!

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

It's almost like another reality not cruising the Blue Highways with the "Spirit of DC." while awaiting a PluginSupply.com upgraded box battery and a set of Li-ion battery -- something new and in anticipation for the upcoming EVenture called Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" All Around Arizona EVducational Tour. How time zips by. 6000+ miles.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Quicke sidenote: PHEV3A as an acronym now encompasses the Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona (PHEV3A) EVducational Tour (tho it could change, depending on sponsorship to AAA Tour de AZ, or even eTour de AZ). The general theme (and purpose) is: Plug-in Arizona!

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

But PHEVs are inherently the most complicated of all options. Even the Prius and Civic Hybrid are quite different. Lately Goldman has been driving one around DC, meeting with policy makers and pushing for consumer incentives for hybrid conversions. However, there are innumerable ways to do it. Let the people convert!

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusastists, One & All - Still catching up per Green Festival (as of Sunday, 1 Nov 09) where EVADC did have a black Prius PHEV with a solar trailer for showing at the Teens Zone. with this EVJerr's original "copied & pasted" item to the EVADC list serv. 3 Daughter Nellie's future). WHAT A GUY!

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

A Florida car dealer set a mission to drive 1,100 miles in a Toyota Prius, which had been modified as a plug-in hybrid, while burning as little petrol as possible. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota Florida car dealer plug-in hybrid cars Toyota Prius Toyota Prius PHEV. Why set yourself a mechanical challenge of course.

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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. It wasn’t too many years before Toyota changed its messaging—and its product line—as a response to the PHEV actions. “We Then we disbanded.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

4, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV have either become available or likely will be in 2021. Most all of these new EVs are arguably more compelling, albeit more expensive than the Bolt EV and EUV.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

In the evening, the "Spirit" showed her CANView circuit boards, back and front, signage and battery pac to the 45th EAA Sister Chapter in the PHEV All Around America EVducational Tour -- Ventura Country EAA Members were: hosting VCEAA Treasurer/Secretary and Webmaster, Bruce Tucker; VCEAA Prez, Richard Cox, and Photag-Physicist, Joseph Memeda.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

JANUARY 16, 2009

EVJerr even signed up for the 2009 Prius PHEV, too! Plus there was visiting with Elsie, the Sierra Toyota General Manager, who's warming up to the "Spirit" and handing off a pile of plug-in literature, including two x DVD -- Austin Energy's "PluginPartners," and one on the Tango. A Historic first at Sierra Toyota.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Special Notice: There's now the possibility of "Spirit of DC II". just pondering another Plug-in Hybrid EV EVdventure of sorts per the new 2010 Prius PHEV press release. The Prius PHEV has already made its European debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show debut, and Toyota is doing its American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Major Jerry Asher wheels around Arizona in a Toyota Prius hybrid, packing an extra battery and preaching a message to “kick gas” in favor of electric power. a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over. Then he asked them what performance meant to them.“Is

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. And with Google's clout, they could make the cars a reality GM Getting Lots of PHEV Ink; Rolls Out 100 H2 FCVs – Huh? Now the relationship with EVs may be going further still. I believe Google would find Th!nk

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Acoustics seemed pretty good; Pat, a Prius owner, was quite informative for gathering the Plug-in Hybrid EV All Around America news, which should be playing this afternoon and later on, depending upon the discretion of the anchors. AND taking an interview.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

APRIL 11, 2009

Asher drives a modified Toyota Prius nicknamed the Spirit of DC and in the back this hybrid has an extra battery boost. Asher wants the United States to decrease its dependence on foreign oil and thinks these plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV's) are the way to do it. We could have America energy independent," says Asher.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

In the short trip over, the "Spirit" has a fully blue'd out screen showing that 100MPG, or as declared, 101 MPG had been reached for 30 plus minutes -- that is the regular Prius screen show six 5-minute blue segments all together in sequence! while the "Spirit" was enjoying her opportunity charge.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Shown while there was still daylight is Phoenix EAA Members' 11 plug-ins -- EVs and PHEVs of Sam, George, James, Todd, EVJerry, Ray, Ricky, Bob and Jerri, , of which one was Art's electric hybrid bike. One yet to be adorned Prius and the "Spirit" somewhat adorned! Setting up the lights!

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Battery pack capacity vs. electric range for selected PHEVs in the US. lb), the power electronics in the engine compartment, which include a DC/DC converter for connecting to the 12-volt electrical system, are compact and lightweight. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is a parallel hybrid, with a drive unit comprising a modified 1.4

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

To be entered.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

cubic feet (more than Toyota Prius). Charging the Ioniq Electric’s lithium-ion polymer battery up to 80% takes about 20 minutes using a SAE Combo Level 3 DC, 100 kW fast-charger. Even the Ioniq Plug-in and the Ioniq Electric, despite larger batteries, both offer a generous total interior volume of an estimated 119.2 cubic feet.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). Blended PHEVs can have initial engine start under high power conditions, as well as in transition from EV mode.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We estimate there are between 125-150 PHEVs worldwide at this time; we hope to get the rest of them on the list! Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. In addition, see the EAA-PHEV list , which sometimes gets ahead of this list.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Most of the PEV owners in this survey (91%) have Level 2 equipment at home, and the 70% that have access to public or workplace charging are primarily using Level 2 charging, as very few DC fast chargers have been deployed in California. 91% reside in a single-family home with attached garage.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

Range-extended PHEV. Minimal PHEV. 2014 Toyota Plug-in Prius (6-11 mi/11-20 km); total range = 540 mi/1001 km). 2014 Toyota Plug-in Prius (6-11 mi/11-20 km); total range = 540 mi/1001 km). Its limited range can more than suffice for many commuters, but it is impractical for long trips. 2014 Nissan Leaf (84 mi/156 km).

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen have all not shipped certain electric models to the US and Toyota is shipping the majority of their RAV4 Prime PHEVs to Europe and Asia. The shortfall tends to occur on busy holidays, peak commute times, and with DC fast chargers for non-Tesla drivers on interstates and road-trip routes.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

AUGUST 3, 2009

EVJerry traveled with the RAR caravan as an advance scout vehicle in the All American “Spirit of DC”. This converted Toyota Prius is another type of Plug-in --a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The EVADC chapter became the lead sponsor of an EVducational Tour, called the "Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America.

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