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EV extravaganza at Noosa Expo

EV Central

We were able to get close to a Honda E – the first one imported into Queensland by Nathan Gore-Brown – and were impressed by its cabin dimensions and wow-factor technology, including virtual mirrors. Here’s our gallery of all the EV goodness from the Sunshine State. It weighs just 235kg without driver.

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Ford unveils Maverick compact hybrid pickup truck starting at less than $20K

Green Car Congress

It’s a great-looking truck featuring four doors with room for five adults, a standard full-hybrid engine with city fuel economy that beats a Honda Civic, plenty of towing and hauling for weekend trips or do-it-yourself projects, and it starts under $20,000. The whole bed is a DIY fan’s paradise.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

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: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Road Test: 2019 Ford Ranger.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Honda Civic :Mike Chanceys conversion. Honda EV+ :Life with the new Honda EV. EV conversions in Canada CommuterCars: Builders of the "Tango" tandem EV Currie Technologies: Homeof US ProDrive Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans.

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Volt Blocher

Honda S2000 EV Conversion

nominal and like other lithium technology stay right around this nominal voltage until the end of the charging cycle when they climb in voltage very quickly. Dimitri and Jim have ordered their DIY kits and will hopefully have them up and running soon. LiFePo 4 cells are 3.2v The cell balancer is designed to start shunting energy at 3.6

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies www.hevt.com Chicago, IL converts Ford F-150 pickup trucks. For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

It can be a light-duty delivery vehicle, used by ranchers or farmers needing an inexpensive runabout, outdoor enthusiasts and households wanting a versatile DIY project vehicle. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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