The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. However, the proposal is not incorrect in asserting that California's Clean Air Act waiver gives it a large amount of influence over national vehicle policies.
Electric Auto Association
JUNE 5, 2022
Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. 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. DEED ride-and-drive event.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.
Electric Auto Association
JANUARY 5, 2023
Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He was also the owner of the California Poppy Porsche 914. Eventually moving to Alameda, California, the manufacturer was later renamed REVO Powertrains.
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Energy is something we take for granted, because we just plug things into the wall, and it feels as inevitable as air. Wei Gao/Caltech California Institute of Technology’s Wei Gao developed a self-powering “electronic skin.” Wearable devices, like nearly every other piece of tech, need energy. volts for about 60 hours. milliwatts.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 15, 2024
In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 The enjoyment of driving the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid begins with its stellar fuel economy, but this doesn’t begin to explain the versatility Ford has built into this compact pickup.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 12, 2022
Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. We came away impressed with what Ford had created.
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