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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

Baua Electric

Kia India launched the facelifted iteration of the Sonet compact SUV just a few weeks ago in the country, re-energising the segment where it competes with some tough rivals like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue etc. Keep the battery clean One of the key and basic maintenance for any car is keeping the battery clean.

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EV extravaganza at Noosa Expo

EV Central

Noosa Junction’s main street was closed off to welcome the latest models from local Hyundai, Mazda, BMW, Mini and Polestar dealers, plus electric motorcycles, scooters, bikes, trucks, vans and coaches. Queensland’s holiday hot-spot of Noosa hosted its fourth EV Expo on Sunday, with thousands attending the free event.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Conversion Kit Cost Conversion kits include components like electric motors, batteries, controllers, and charging systems. Battery Costs Batteries constitute a major chunk of the expenses. High-quality batteries are crucial for a satisfactory driving experience and longevity. The battery has a 17.8 kWh capacity.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hyundai Excel : a verycreative conversion Kawasaki :V4 Ken Norwicks conversion Diary Killa-Cycle : Bill Dubeslatest project. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters. DC PowerSystems : Mega-controller and battery regulators. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. HondaAccord : Bob Taylors conversion.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

One is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and provides the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. An efficient engine and electric power.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If the hybrids engine starts operating, at higher speeds or throttle demands or lower battery levels, the control system automatically stops the external synthesis. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. Battery swapping has its critics.