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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds.

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ecovolta electrifies a Traxter for the Swiss Alps

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ecovolta has equipped the utility terrain vehicle (UTV) with an electric powertrain and a 30 kWh lithium-ion traction battery. A central factor in the development of the electric transport vehicle was the usability in all seasons. The electric version only resembles its predecessor with internal combustion engine externally.

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Flux Power introduces Li-ion battery upgrade kit for Polaris Ranger EV

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Flux Power Incorporated has introduced a new lithium-ion battery system upgrade kit for Polaris Ranger EVs. Flux says that the new upgrade kit lasts up to 10 years or up to 3,000 cycles. This new Flux Power kit is targeted at customers wanting better performance from their existing Polaris Ranger EV ATVs. 16, and 19.2

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Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]

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However, a custom truck builder called Apocalypse Manufacturing has modded these electric trucks up to a level fit for a “Florida Man.” As the automotive world inches closer and closer to going all-electric, Apocalypse Manufacturing has adapted as such, pushing its 6.2L It just depends on your taste. The post Dope or nope?

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Acura reveals 2024 ZDX prices, its first all-electric vehicle costs more than the Cadillac Lyriq

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Acura first revealed the ZDX, its first all-electric vehicle, in 2022. The electric SUV is based on GM’s Ultium platform, which powers the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy’s new EVs, including the Blazer, Silverado, and Equinox. The electric SUV includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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Now that nameplate newcomer is already being replaced by an all-new model – just a year after the arrival of the original. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. All Niro EVs run on 17-inch alloy wheels shod in Continental tyres.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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The basic Spark EV is a battery-electric urban mini-car delivering 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of instant torque—more than the classic 1969 Camaro SS muscle car with a 350 V-8. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L Electric (Battery) Engines' in Las Vegas.

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