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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

They now realize that EVs are less expensive to maintain than gas-engined vehicles. In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

We only drove ’normal’ ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars before but those gave me a feeling of always being in a hurry. The gasoline engine only runs in reversing to power the batteries. petrol engine is not running. Seamless gear changes—well of course, as it has a gear-less transmission.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. is Hymotions San Francisco-based distributor/installer. CalCars converted Priuses into a PRIUS+ at the 2006 and 2007 Maker Faire s.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Installing a dedicated circuit panel say a 200 amp model could be an alternative or supplement to public fast charging stations. Herron makes a valid point. Charging 20kw/h in an hour takes almost 100 amps for an hour. For electric vehicles with large battery packs, the biggest limiter is already in the circuit panel.

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