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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

Green Car Congress

Just as in the TS030 HYBRID ( earlier post ), the energy recovered during the braking phase is stored in a supercapacitor, particularly suitable for a sports car because of its high power density and quick charge and discharge speeds. Based on the Yaris 3-door, the Yaris Hybrid-R concept hybrid powertrain combines the 1.6-liter

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

Driving for extended periods of time can be exhausting, but it can also be a lot of fun, particularly if you have the right equipment to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Safety kit also runs deep. Only when you exhaust battery charge will it inform you this pure EV mode is no longer possible. With PHEVs at their most fuel-saving at low speeds, this ensures you don’t exhaust your battery before reaching built-up areas with slower traffic and more stop-starts. Is it good to drive?

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How I turned a shipping container into a solar off-grid charging station with A/C

Baua Electric

All of the panels are wired for the inverter/battery/charge controller gear (which is an all-in-one unit) and the kit includes all of the adapters. For this cheap portable unit, I had to cut a hole in the side of the container for the hot exhaust air to flow, then drill a smaller hole for the condensation tube to drain.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Busy Day - Time to get your WooGah On

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Despite being exhausted from yesterday, I got up early this morning and just cranked through a bunch of EV stuff on my day off. Note: The AC kit instructions don't say what to install the charger tray with. I still haven't bolted the hinges to the rear wall because I forgot to get enough 10-32 flathead bolts from the hardware store.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving.

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