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My 2007 Dream Project

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

The motivation was to see if I could get by with as little oil products as possible. Since I live in Portland, Oregon, I went to a meeting with the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association and found out about several companies that provided drop-in electric conversion kits for existing cars.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. But more than the savings is the satisfaction of driving past gasoline stations as you go about your daily routine knowing the Escape PHEV is reducing the need for imported oil.

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Hyundai’s 2019 IONIQ electrified line-up adds active safety features, voice recognition, remote charge management

Green Car Congress

The Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid both feature a six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which delivers best-in-class transfer efficiency through the use of low-friction bearings and low-viscosity transmission oil. All Ioniq Electric models are equipped with standard Level-3 DC fast-charging capability. cubic feet.

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

Green Car Congress

Ioniq offers advanced connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Blue Link, as well as Qi wireless charging for smartphones. (Qi The softer, more natural feel is achieved along with less reliance on oil-based products. Qi is an open interface standard for inductive charging over distances of up to 4 cm (1.6

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ryan Fulcher of Seattle Electric Auto Association, April 2006 CalCars and Maker Faire team ("PriusBlue" EAA-PHEV method later modified by Manzanita Micro as "PiPrius" testbed) King County, WA Contact Ryan Fulcher at webguy2007(at)eaa-phev(dot)org. Calcars/Felix Kramer, March 2006 EnergyCS San Mateo County, CA info@calcars.org 9. mark.lister@.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. Air travel will be limited to extremely expensive intercontinental and military flights to conserve oil, and nuclear developments will be for military purposes only for national security. — Larry 4.

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