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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!” He was the chairman of Australian Electric Vehicles Association Queensland for 7 years. Graeme knows a lot about cars, both fossil fueled cars (ICE cars) and EV.

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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? Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

The electrically assisted (motor on rack) arrangement is fluid and natural, with Goldilocks assistance levels across a range of speeds. The post 2024 Kia Sorento Review appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Steering the Sorento is a delight. If you need more, there is 2000kg of braked towing to see you through.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

The electrically assisted (motor on rack) arrangement is fluid and natural, with Goldilocks assistance levels across a range of speeds. The post 2024 Kia Sorento Review appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Steering the Sorento is a delight. If you need more, there is 2000kg of braked towing to see you through.

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200AH LiFePo4 Battery Test Results

DIY Electric Car

A DIY Electric Car Member, david85, has been testing a 200 Amp-Hour LiFePo4 Battery for a few weeks now and has been keeping a public journal of the results. Tags: LiFePo4 Product Reviews batteries.

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The best electric skateboard conversion kits

Green Authority

Electric skateboards, which look like your typical deck but are equipped with electric motors, are a growing part of the mix. Electric skateboards , often referred to as e-boards, typically weigh less than 30 pounds (13.5 Also read: The best electric skateboards for kids. The best electric skateboard conversion kits.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. The handling, with accurate electric power steering, belied this was a large crossover. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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