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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

It’s quite an exciting time here,” said VEVA President Harry Constantine, pointing out that British Columbia has the highest rate of electric vehicle (EV) purchase in Canada at 17% of all new vehicles, and that the chapter’s success is reflected in this number. Our electricity provider is BC Hydro and we watch them very closely.” “We

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

Yesterday (June 7, 2010), Electric Mobility Canada sent out an e-mail advising its Ontario members that MTO has lifted the ban, and has implemented an interim solution for the licensing of electric vehicle conversions. Thank you From. 2010.06.08. Ontario's Ban on Electric Cars. The Ban on EV Conversions is Over!!!

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

EV conversions in Canada CommuterCars: Builders of the "Tango" tandem EV Currie Technologies: Homeof US ProDrive Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. Ampmobile Conversions : EV conversions in South Carolina AVT : EV, conversions and hybrids Canadian ElectricVehicles LTD.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hymotion www.hymotion.com Concord, Ontario, Canada retrofits the Toyota Prius. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A really significant efficiency increase will be realized, and in combination with the new “variable&# alternators from Vancouver, Canada, major wind power efficiencies can be anticipated! What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. other better transmission systems will be a lark! is a Green Options Media Production.

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Happy IEEE Day!

Cars That Think

In our world full of fad diets and halfway completed DIY projects, grit — sustained passion and perseverance — seems to be wanting. Explore new deals this month with the Dell Small Business Program (US) and Dell Member Purchase Program (Canada). Learn more. IEEE-USA InSight: How Leaders Can Cultivate Grit In The Workplace. Learn more.

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A Smart Artificial Pancreas Could Conquer Diabetes

Cars That Think

In 1922, insulin was first isolated and administered to diabetic patients in Canada; for decades after, the syringe was the primary tool used to manage diabetes. Then there are the many, many DIY projects underway. However, in people with. type 1 or insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes —of whom there are nearly 8.5 Beta Bionics.

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