Plugs and Cars

APRIL 5, 2008

Imagine for a moment that the world had rejected wind and solar energy, and instead decided to wait for a hydrogen fusion research program to reach fruition. Fortunately for the world, wind and solar are growing rapidly, while hydrogen fusion research remains speculative at best. The 2008 Toyota Prius is 242 g/mi today.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

Honda also addressed its development of Solar Hydrogen refueling stations (SHS2)—integrated solar cell/electrolyzer units—currently being tested in Los Angeles and Saitama Pref., Moriya showed an overview of the hydrogen infrastructure progress worldwide. Earlier post.).

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

When that company was bought out by ENEL X , Miftakhov used the substantial profit to launch ZeroAvia in Hollister, California to develop and manufacture fuel cell-powered electric aircraft using green hydrogen (locally produced by electrolysis of water using solar or wind power). It’s very cool."

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 19, 2007

And ultimately, you can get no cleaner car than an electric car using wind or solar generated electricity. Of course as our efforts to green the grid take effect, and that's happening already, plug-in cars yield even greater reductions in GHGs. It is touted as part of a move toward independence from foreign oil.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 2, 2007

We chose the solar-powered Park n Ride just off 80. In a Prius or Civic Hybrid at 50mpg, the trip would have cost about $30 in gas, tolls and parking in Sacto. We want to power our cars from non-polluting, zero carbon emitting electricity from wind and solar photovoltaic systems on our roofs. Choice is what we want.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

JANUARY 23, 2009

Malloy will speak about the benefits of Biofuel and the environment and “EV Jerry” Asher will speak about electric vehicles and bring his “SPIRIT OF DC” Prius for the audience to experience. “EV His goal, crossing the entire United States in his 100% EV (Electric vehicle) Prius that he converted. EV Jerry” Asher is on a mission.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Toyota, the automaker arguably best positioned and most experienced in the ways of electric drive, has scarcely hidden its intention to go slow on plug-ins while touting small incremental mileage gains on the gasoline-only Prius and the green glitz of an optional solar roof.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

APRIL 2, 2009

Its year-long mission across the country is to educate our youth about viable transportation options of electricity, solar, etc. Plug-In EVs and Hybrids use renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydro-power-electricity. The PHEV3A mission is to educate America on becoming independent from imported oil.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

However, by producing electricity in a sustainable manner, such a through wind, solar, tidal, hydro or geothermal means, the issue that calls into question electric cars’ tag as ‘zero emission vehicles’ is wiped out. By contrast, the hybrid Prius is almost 0.42miles per MJ.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Plus more people are installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and clean wind power is vastly expanding nationally (see study by eminent environmentalist Lester Brown cited at CalCars Kudos ). In some areas where wind and hydropower is wasted at night, the rate can be as low as 2-3 cents per kWh. Thats 20-25 cents a gallon.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

He is touring America with the Spirit of DC, a plug-in hybrid electric Toyota Prius. He said we are witnessing “the end of the ICE (internal combustion engine) age as we move into the SEA (solar and electric) age.” It’s doubtful anyone heard him pull into town, though. His car doesn’t make any noise. It’s electric.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

On a drive along tightly winding, climbing and descending, and sometimes narrow roads, the A3 Sportback e-tron stayed planted to the pavement on its line through tight curves taken at speed. hours; Optional solar power installation with rebates through SunPower; and.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Alternatives that would reduce pollution include nuclear energy and renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. declares public health emergency for swine flu Top Jobs Top Cars 2007 Toyota Prius. Will TVA be ready when a glut of electric cars finally hits U.S. That depends on how fast they come," Hoagland said.

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Plug In India

JANUARY 15, 2022

His garage currently houses, apart from the e2o, a Toyota Prius and an Isuzu pickup. He runs a solar EPC business - and has interests in rainwater harvesting and organic farming. Wind Sailing at Mysuru! Vikram mentioned that the speed of the boat is a max of 70% of the wind speed. He also owned a MG eZS for a year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. [See I love the idea of powering my car from solar power.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

While a series hybrid is good, the Toyota Prius gets 100 miles per gallon because after the 20 miles of pure EV mode, it kicks into a hybrid-electric car. If you charge up the Toyota Prius PHEV you would get 200 miles per gallon and 40 mile EV range; the same as the Volt. One of the engineers explained to me how the car works.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

“The Toyota Prius took over five years to reach break-even and has gone on to be a wild success.&# People are scared that they’ll get stuck and have no way of charging the batteries, hey I have an idea why not build a wind turbine on the roof that way as you drive the turbine spins and charges the battery. and Chrysler.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Thats the beauty of the 2010 Aptera 2e electric vehicle — you can speed away from the scene and the cops wont know it, with just a quiet hum as the electric motor winds up and a feeling of satisfaction as the torque presses you deep into the seatback. Cd of the 2010 Toyota Prius. Cd of a 2010 Toyota Prius.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And we all won’t be driving a Prius either – I’ll have my electric pickup truck in a few years too. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. Aside from the support of large automakers, common sense dictates that electric transportation will prevail.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

AUGUST 3, 2009

This converted Toyota Prius is another type of Plug-in --a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). Seeing the inside operation of a wind turbine generator in Iowa and solar arrays throughout the country brought renewed hope for continued advances in renewable energy technologies and power generation.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. will become less common over the next 10-years and that a mix of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, biofuel, hydrogen and solar will and is now seeing tremendous market growth. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

They think BYD has a shot at becoming the worlds largest automaker, primarily by selling electric cars, as well as a leader in the fast-growing solar power industry. His engineers investigate a wide array of technologies, from automobile air-conditioning systems that can run on batteries to the design of solar-powered streetlights.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun! Reply to this comment by rossocorrecto April 7, 2009 6:23 AM PDT There are already efficient 2 wheeled transports that are available for purchase today at very reasonable prices. You can buy it now.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Furthermore, changing the battery pack on say a Toyota Prius often costs a fortune, at least in most European countries, so such cars better be VERY cheap, but they’re not. Many of the first Prius hybrids that were released are still running strong on their NiMH batteries after 100,000+ miles. — Larry 4.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD’s conventional gas-powered cars are selling well these days in China, and his electric plug-in electric model looks like it will come to market with a longer range and a lower sticker price than the new Toyota Prius much-hyped Chevy Volt.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"It is unreasonable to expect the Volt and any similar new technology to be immediately profitable when other technologies that started with a price premium, such as the Toyota Prius, became wild successes," said Chelsea Sexton, an advisory board member of Plug-In America. " The feds arent convinced. GM doesnt have a chance.

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