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2000 miles and counting

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I broke 2000 miles with the 914 EV this week. If I don't get elected co-chair next Thursday, I'm going to start an open-source EV conversion kit sub-group within the OEVA. Researching my motivations and how much I'm willing to throw myself into this will definitely be important. Have a great weekend everyone.

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Saab Automobile enters agreement with Hawtai Motor Group on strategic partnership

Green Car Congress

million) convertible loan, subject to definitive transaction documentation and certain conditions. The remaining €30 million will be in the form of a convertible loan agreement in the amount of €30 million with a 6-month maturity, an interest rate of 7% per annum and a conversion price of €4.88

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NOAA study: Increase in stratospheric aerosols has offset some recent climate warming

Green Car Congress

The authors analyzed measurements from several independent sources—satellites and several types of ground instruments—and found a definitive increase in stratospheric aerosol since 2000. The increase in aerosols since 2000 implies a cooling effect of about 0.1

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No Garage Space to Work In

Open Source Civic EV Kit

The 914 is definitely a classic, but it comes with all the quirks and decay of an older car. There are many Civics on Craigslist.com for $2000 or less that would meet my needs, so getting a car should be fairly easy. I also spent today writing some preliminary documentation for the initial conversion steps on the Civic EV.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

Of course, they have to offer other Nissan models as well, but their focus has definitely been on driving electric.” “The In 2000, “I decided my next car would be an EV when there was really nothing on the market,” White continued. “I From there, he turned to an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)-to-electric conversion. “I

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On the Road Again

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Turning up the vent fan on full helps quite a bit, but having the hair dryers will definitely help. I called Rennsport Systems to ask for a transmission rebuilt quote and they suggested budgeting between $2000 and $3000 for parts and labor (Ouch!). Alan at A &P quoted about $425 for labor plus parts (better).

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Going with the talent flow

Electric Auto Association

That legislation led to conversations between the landlords and the tenants, or the owners and the associations,” he explained. Traveling to Atlanta to complete the training in early 2019, he met up with 2000 like-minded people from all over the world. He’s definitely responsible for a lot of EV adoption.”

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