Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Green Gears, Inc.

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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 Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Instructions (1.5MB pdf) show how individuals can enable the Priuss EV-only mode Coastal Electric Technologies also offers a kit.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. CalCars PRIUS+/Ron Gremban, Fall 2004 Ron Gremban, CalCars team; initially with EnergyCS technology (not used in redesigned conversion) Marin County, CA info@calcars.org 2. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. Jim Tech Ltd. Full size photo.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009. Establishing dealer network.

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