Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So who does Ford think will buy the all-new 2022 Maverick? This may be so, but after driving a few different configurations, they may be surprised this will not be who ends-up buying the Maverick. The power plants in the Maverick are proven through their use on other Ford vehicles, which lends confidence when buying a first year model.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

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. Covering a wider range of truck users now. An efficient engine and electric power.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 2, 2021

The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. DIY Guru is an example for electric vehicle training and skillset development institute. It is one of the world’s largest industries by revenue.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. because I am one.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Merc wants the electric smart to perform badly, to have a short range and little power, so that it dosent eat up other products in the lineup. It is probably possible to make a 20k electric smart that outperforms most other cars on the road in everything except range and top speed. For this to happen there has to be a detuning process.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Can these things add up to make a car that people want to buy? It seems like it still may be cheaper to just buy a well used Lotus Elise and modify it yourself. Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. Small size.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It eliminates waiting in lines or out of order machinery and gives you the benefit of your vehicles full range right from your doorstep. They offer the opportunity of adding range to your vehicle while you are working, eating or shopping. They have several stations already built and plan on thousands more.

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