Open Source Civic EV Kit

MAY 31, 2009

Last weekend, I took the Civic-EV to Portland International Raceway to show it off at the Electrathon/Human-Powered Vehicles event there. Memorial Day weekend is the one weekend that PIR can't make any loud noises, so they actively recruit electric vehicles and bicycles of all types to race.

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Honda Insight Portland Lithium Ion Insight 100

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter The 39 kilowatt (kW) electric motor adds 29 hp and 151 lb.-ft.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 83

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Driving Experience: On the Road The 3,355-pound 2023 Jetta GLI delivers a surefooted driving experience with Bridgestone Turanza 225/45 all-season tires mounted on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Leg, head and shoulder room were all good for those 6’+, and the shoulder belts were height adjustable so they don’t cut across your neck.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. This process is viewed on a dash gauge where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery and engine. Hybrid Efficiency.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. All the right connections.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

Having already surpassed the Toyota Prius during its first month of sales in the UK, Honda’s Insight is now ranked as the best selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April marking the first time a hybrid model has been the top seller during any monthly sales period.

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Insight Honda Insight Honda Japan 32

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

liter ups the power to 180 hp and 177 lb.-ft. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is tuned a bit different for each engine with Honda programming “step shifts” that simulate gear changes. Honda bumps up mpg & power. It felt peppy and had plenty of power for almost all driving situations.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

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. Here's Otmar's DC powered 914, controlled by his Zilla1K controller. Here are some photos.

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Lead Acid Honda Insight DC Portland 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

With the replacement of the engine’s belt-driven water pump, all engine coolant pumps are now electrically operated, reducing mechanical losses and providing engine coolant flow rate control independent of engine RPM at all times. Click to enlarge. The result is 20% lighter in weight compared to the previous model. Fuel tank.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid.

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Green Cars Los Angeles HS 250h LS 600H 39

Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The 10 cars up for contention for the 2009 Award included: the Citroen C1 ev’ie electric, Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric, Toyota iQ, Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid, Volvo S40/V50 DRIVe start-stop, new Honda Insight hybrid, VW Passat BlueMotion 2, BMW 318d saloon, and the Citroen C3 Picasso compact-MPV.

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Prius Toyota Citroen i-MiEV 36

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter, The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter,

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Powered by a smooth and responsive turbocharged 2.5-liter However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 inches of ground clearance and weighing-in at 3,582 pounds, was equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels and shod with Falken P225/45 all-season tires.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2015

Toyota Prius, Honda Insight) compared to conventional vehicles (CVs) of dissimilar make/model and vehicle size. … Techniques to reliably link measured vehicle location to road grade are still needed, however, for robust fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions estimates using a Vehicle Specific Power (VSP) framework, the authors said.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

If new, improved and better are what make you happy in life, then the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius could be what you are looking for. The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Both are mated to a 2.0-liter

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 89

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The CR-Z represents the sixth unique version of Honda’s original IMA technology since the launch of the 2000 Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available in North America in December 1999. Set to go on sale in late summer 2010 in the US, the two-passenger CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter

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Honda 2011 Hybrid Fuel Economy 231

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Brockmans electric Porsche Porsche914 : Bill and Sharon Hoopes EVs Porsche 944 :JBs cool project and pusher trailer Renault12 : Darryl McMahons Electric Vehicles, nice EV history page. Chevrolet S-10 :Brian has a new and very nice conversion. PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Porsche911T : D.

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Conversion Midget Motors Taylor-Dunn DC 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Power and Associates 2004 report ]. Environmental Effects and Benefits to top Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? See our Global Warming page.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries. Car buyers were less enthusiastic.

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Electric Cars Charging G-Wiz Cars 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28