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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

They had hired a research firm to go talk to people who were active in alternative fuel vehicles. Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius. “So that meant I had a plug-in hybrid in 2008,” he said, explaining that it wasn’t long before folks from Toyota paid him a visit.

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Green Cars Part 3- Hydrogen

DIY Electric Car

Best of all the only thing to come out of the tailpipe of a fuel cell vehicle is water vapour.But is hydrogen really the miracle cure for oil dependence and transport environmental damage that everyone thinks it is? Tags: Editorials Green Cars Alternative Fuels Hydrogen. Photo from GreenCarSite.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Heck, you can even go off-road if opting for AWD.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. The seats throughout the CX-9 Signature are trimmed in soft Nappa leather.

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Green Cars Part 4- Compressed Air

DIY Electric Car

Tags: Editorials Compressed Air Green Cars Alternative Fuels Alternative Transport.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Surely if we study and fund and chat about all the options before us - biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, fuel cells, electricity - we will find our salvation, they suggest. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to offer solutions. But you have to want to solve the problem.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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