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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Mikey G 3:10PM (4/23/2009) If Chrysler, Tesla, Fisker and the rest of these companies would stop wasting time developing 2 seater electric sports cars and start building the hybrids that people need for kids, groceries and everyday life for everyday people they would be much better off. (25)

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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