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Order book opens for Swindon Powertrain’s High Power Density (HPD) EV system

Green Car Congress

Swindon Powertrain registered more than 400 requests for more information in the weeks after announcing the HPD project in 2019, with pre-orders taken and a number of OEMs committing to further R&D projects, including one for a hybrid e-axle application.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.” We’re 100% used EVs and hybrids,” said Robert Beas of Beas Auto Sales , noting that he displayed a pre- owned Prius Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Volt, and Ford C-max plug-in hybrids at the event.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. It’s for this reason that you should book a home visit and assessment with your installer before making any commitments. For example, you might currently have a hybrid car that uses a 3.7

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. It’s for this reason that you should book a home visit and assessment with your installer before making any commitments. For example, you might currently have a hybrid car that uses a 3.7

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. What is possible?

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ampmobile Conversions : EV conversions in South Carolina AVT : EV, conversions and hybrids Canadian ElectricVehicles LTD. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. DatsunKingcab Pickup : Nice conversion DodgeRam 50 Pickup : Brian has retired his nice conversion.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is especially important for electric and hybrid vehicles which can be difficult to hear at lower speeds due to their drive mechanism. When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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