The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy.

Chevrolet 105

Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JULY 14, 2007

Summer events have held me back from working on the 914EV, so I headed out to Portland International Raceway to get a boost of inspiration from NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association) to continue the project. He is standing in front of an all-electric Honda Insight which contains his prototype Tri-Zilla AC controller.

Lead Acid 100

Lead Acid Honda Insight DC Portland 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

While other national and international organizations have been supportive at government hearings, they havent yet begun to advocate for PHEVs. Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37