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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles

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US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) last week introduced new legislation, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that extends and increases tax credits for natural gas vehicle purchasing, refueling and manufacturing. Includes conversions and repowers.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports. The other necessary piece, the V2H Enablement Kit, costs $5,600 and includes an inverter, a grid disconnect switch, and the 12-volt dark-start battery necessary to move the contactors in the case of a power outage. It’s good for charging at 19.2

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My nk Related Posts From Green Inc. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon?

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

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The 215/50 all-season Michelin Energy Saver Green X tires, mounted on 17-inch machined-alloy wheels, are designed for low rolling-resistance and not performance. Additional safety features are a tire pressure monitoring system, a tire inflator kit, keyless push button on/off and OnStar. Push & pull to go. LT $32,990 2LT $36,190.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The state of Michigan, Wayne County and the city of Wayne contributed more than $160 million in tax credits and grants to support Ford’s expansion opportunities. In addition, Ford will be making significant investment in supplier tooling to support the plant.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Automobiles , Efficiency , Energy Business , Energy Politics , General Business , The Environment , Transportation , chevy , electric cars , General Motors , obama , volt Related Posts From Green Inc. Email us directly at greeninc@nytimes.com. Staff Tom Zeller Jr.

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