Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2019

The 2020 Honda Insight hybrid gets a slight price increase. A Canadian company already creates an electric F-150. And we step back and ask if EV conversions matter today. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla's next big software release will bring significant changes to Autopilot.

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Honda Insight F-150 Insight Honda 82

Electric Cars are for Girls

MARCH 17, 2011

I get asked this question quite a bit: Why not take a light, aerodynamic hybrid - like a Prius - and convert it into an all-electric car?

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Seattle Honda Insight Portland Prius 229

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JUNE 23, 2007

Gary has a Honda Insight and Toyota Prius and an electric Chevy S10. His current project is to upgrade the batteries in his all-electric Insight to lithium-ion cells. This morning I drove out to his place and found a virtual Disneyland of EV stuff. Here's Gary in front of his garage.

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Lithium Ion Honda Insight Lead Acid Insight 100

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JULY 14, 2007

Summer events have held me back from working on the 914EV, so I headed out to Portland International Raceway to get a boost of inspiration from NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association) to continue the project. He is standing in front of an all-electric Honda Insight which contains his prototype Tri-Zilla AC controller.

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Lead Acid Honda Insight DC Portland 100

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

MARCH 7, 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC's, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - After being thoroughly charged up at the America's Best Value Inn, the "Spirit" was game to taken on the Bonham High School guys and gals! T'was a great morning in Bonham, thanks to the EVforts of Mike Bartley, who is also a North Texas Electric Auto Association Member.

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Texas PHEV 2009 DC 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Chevrolet S-10 :Brian has a new and very nice conversion. Chevrolet S-10 :Jim Coates very clean conversion Chevrolet S-10 :Mark Brueggemanns neat project, and more. Comutacar : Scott HullsC-cars and upgrades DaihatsuFellow Van : Interesting Japanese conversion. FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway.

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Conversion Midget Motors Taylor-Dunn DC 28

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. For more see our All About Plug-In Hybrids page.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37