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Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle response feature is addressing a deadly problem no one wants to talk about

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This was despite the fact that all 50 states in the USA have a “Slow Down Move Over (SDMO)” Law in place. A DIY Solution. Simply put, the problem of drivers not following SDMO laws is so real and deadly that emergency responders are DIY-ing a solution themselves — because they cannot count on anyone else. .

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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. However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! Perhaps you should have checked that before posting. as stated.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. from the Tesla Roadster.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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