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REV Becomes First Hymotion Dealer in Canada; Offers L5 Conversion Kit for Prius

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REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Consumers are looking for help when it comes to understanding their own fuel economy performance. By connecting through technology already built into our cars, we have the capability to share information that will empower drivers to better understand, learn from and improve their personal fuel efficiency.

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An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

Cars That Think

I thought briefly about purchasing a car that got better gas mileage, but it made sense first to see how much fuel economy I could eek out from the aging econobox I am now driving: a 1991 Toyota Corolla. Many newer cars show instantaneous fuel consumption on the dash. Mine doesn’t. Nor would this be something easy to add.

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Tips: Are Car Modifications Worth the Money?

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Some Can Improve Fuel Economy; Some Can Hurt. However, it’s never a bad idea to see what kind of modifications are available. For example, you could help improve the fuel economy of certain vehicles by making changes like changing the spark timing. Cold Air Intake Kits.

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Wireless charging company WiTricity scaling up EV charging capability as well as itself

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When the batteries are smaller [as in plug-in hybrids], you are not getting all the fuel economy benefit if the battery is not fully charged. WiT-3300 Development Kit. The relative value for the plug-in hybrid is the easy topping off of the battery. —Alex Gruzen. WiT-3300 components. Click to enlarge.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Revamped cabin, high-on-safety While the XUV 3XO’s cabin is quite similar to its EV version – XUV400 – right from the dashboard design to the features list, the compact SUV gets even more safety kit and crature comforts. Other than the previously confirmed 10.25-inch Nearly all variants of the XUV 3XO get a 117hp, 1.5-litre

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Unlike factory embedded solutions that are only available in premium new cars, moj.io moj.io’s software developer kit will support apps for consumers, service providers and automotive retailers, connecting drivers to their driving world in real-time. It will also coach drivers on how to improve their driving.