Auto Industry Conversion Cost Of Detroit 
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 26, 2009
A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. Later, he went on to work at auto supplier Delphi Corp.
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? What type of leadership makes you thrive?
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? What type of leadership makes you thrive?
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. "By
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. .’s and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s The group pointed to a B.C.G.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. Pre-paid 600 kilometer cards are one approach that is suggested. A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place.
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