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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Other EAA chapters hosted virtual happy hours and coffee chats, investigated solar-powered EVs, and learned about the latest charging, financing, and permitting information in states around the country. DEED road rally in Juneau, Alaska. The Tucson Electric Vehicle Association in Arizona showcased conversions and self-built vehicles.

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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged EVs

Unfortunately, most vehicles of any kind have little or no insulation to prevent the gain or loss of heat from the cabin and, worse, the copious amounts of glass and metal comprising the vehicle body make an efficient collector (or radiator) of heat, bearing more than a passing resemblance to a solar thermal panel for heating water.

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

20 + pounds added) after some 17,000 HEV/PHEV miles on the tusch. Sidenote: For fundraising -- perhaps it can begin with pledges per mile, or EAA Sister Chapters, or State Capitals visited. of: 1-cent a mile from EAA Chapters; a dime an EAA Chapter from EAA Members; a buck a State. See also 11 October email exchange below.

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Electrifying School Buses

Noodoe

Electric School Buses in the US are a hot conversation. Schools in states with high solar energy production like California, Texas, and Florida can especially benefit. They are V2G compatible and feature a range from 70 miles to over 200 depending on the battery. Benefits of electric over diesel. Operation Cost. The Bottom Line.

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