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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

Plug in America

Plus, who wants to spend $50 or more at the pump when that money could be used for something far more fun? Will everyone need to buy an EV? One potential pathway to reaching these goals is through vehicle electrification (our personal favorite pathway). Not everyone will need to buy an EV– even by 2032.

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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

There were several issues with the original car that I could have saved loads of time on (especially the transmission) by asking other (non-EV) 914 experts. It also provides an excellent place to buy and sell needed parts far more cheaply than other online sources. I purchased the kit as a no-gasoline commuter car solution.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Where Can I Buy One? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm Who Killed the Electric Car?" 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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Meeting the Founder of PMV Electric - India's Electric Micro Car

Plug In India

Kalpit believes that the three tasks that the EaS-E will be only doing are: Going to office, Picking up kids from school and buying veggies - looks like housewives will be a major target segment. But what makes me fall in love with the vehicle is the width - at 1100 mm, it will be the narrowest car on Indian roads.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Are we even going to need cars, or will they end up as toys of the idle rich and hedge fund managers? Apr 24 09:58 AM | Link | Reply BigJake 35 Comments Looks like American car manufacturers are behind the curve once AGAIN!!!! Duh, heres our $40K volt, buy it please? I wont be buying an electric car of any kind.