CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 6, 2024

Overcome by the desire to write about electric car conversions after a recent conversation with Graeme from OZDIY, I shared my interest with Facebook and received several generous offers of story.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 7, 2024

Overcome by the desire to write about electric car conversions after a recent conversation with Graeme from OZDIY, I shared my interest with Facebook and received several generous offers of story.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

DOE Seeks Public Feedback and Input on New Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for Electrified Vehicles Program Issues Request for Information and Announces Virtual Workshops on May 4 and May 5, 2023 The U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2023

Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023 Checking Out All the Options To Get the Best Deal This article may contain affiliate links. As the world pivots towards a greener future, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the vehicle of choice for an increasing number of drivers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

If you are driving an older car, you don’t have any driver automation. When you first learn about (and perhaps contemplate buying) a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, you find out that they have almost no knobs or dials and everything is controlled by the center computer screen. You don’t have smart cruise control […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 4, 2023

From Ewan McGregor to Harry & Meghan, classic cars converted to electric are becoming all the rage. Remove a smelly, expensive engine and replace it with a smooth electric motor and battery pack. You give the car another 50 years of life, what’s not […] And why not?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 26, 2023

By Jessie Aubry, Manager, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at Bechtel. Bechtel's programmatic approach to EV charging infrastructure can help fleet operators take early steps for long-term success.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Lunaz will build you an electric Aston Martin in 2023 for $1 million or so. Is it worth it?

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If not, below are a few recent conversations we had regarding a handful of […]. If you’re a dedicated listener to our CleanTech Talk podcast channel, or at least our CleanTech Roundtalk (where Steve, Jo, and I ramble, argue, and laugh about various cleantech topics), then you may have already listened to all of these episodes.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 30, 2023

The company learned otherwise, and after a few conversion jobs, like the iX3, it now has clean-sheet BEV designs. After an early start with the i3 and i8, BMW thought that it could win the competition with Tesla with its fantastic PHEVs. The i4 and iX are the first results of this new approach. The […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Some information in this piece conveyed to David Waterworth by Majella Waterworth Before presenting the Tesla Model 3 to curious people at two recent EV events, we had a conversation about how to prepare the car. Majella wanted to clean it and take out the baby seats. I disagreed. I like to demonstrate that this […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 30, 2023

A few months ago, I got a surprising phone call from my dad and brother. As I’ve said here before, I grew up in a transmission shop, and I’ve had several other family members growing up who worked in the automotive industry, but most of what I grew up with were ICE (internal combustion engine) […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Looking at new vehicle segment, battery-electric vehicles continue to grow their market share, with record sales figures being reported month after month in a lot of the major automotive markets. The world is moving swiftly towards electromobility. Converting classic […].

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 6, 2012

Electric car conversions aren't for everyone, but for electric car fans who can't stretch to one of the latest models, they're a much cheaper option to get behind the wheel of an EV. One such clean and cheap option, the 1997 Solectria Force, is currently sitting on eBay, with a few days remaining on the listing.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 18, 2023

Majella and I spent the weekend in Bundaberg talking with the general public about electric cars at yet another regional EV expo. One of the fascinating topics of conversation was Toyota’s recent announcement […] Our fifth one so far this year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Australian culture encourages the vision of the bronzed, sporty Aussie male who can fix anything, build anything, without instructions, and while drinking a beer. Do It Yourself! I’m afraid I don’t really fit that mould, and most Australians don’t. It is a myth perpetuated by self-serving advertisers. So, it was odd to find myself in […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 4, 2021

After 1 year in its new premises, Kit Lacey of eDub Services gives a tour of his latest projects. In the video Kit talks about the 1973 VW T2 “Indie” that we followed in its making earlier, which unfortunately has had a bad scratch. He shows us the super cool Tesla-powered 1991 VW Golf Mk2 […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 17, 2024

I recall a conversation I had with a Volkswagen executive in Amsterdam about 6 years ago where we were talking about this and how much people loved the Buzz concept, but he asked. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is coming to America. I’ve been pushing for that for about a decade. continued] The post Can the VW ID.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I drove my red Tesla Model 3 SR+ into the car park and noticed that a mum and her two boys were watching the car closely — I doubt if they were admiring my ability to back the car in. Had a great time at the dentist yesterday morning. Mum met me at the door […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2024

Electrogenic, the leading provider of bespoke pure-electric powertrain conversions for iconic classic cars, has selected Andersen EV as its official charging partner. Electrogenic will offer the Andersen A2, the UK’s best-selling premium electric vehicle (EV) charger, to all new and existing customers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Local governments in France are taking more and more action to lower CO2 emissions inside cities, driving demand for electric vehicles. Sales of new plug-in vehicles in January in France saw the market share grow by 50%. But with more than 1.5

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 18, 2023

What’s better than one Fiat Spider conversion story? How about two Spider conversion stories? Barb and Derek met with me this morning to share their stories of converting two Fiat Spiders to electric powertrains.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 21, 2022

Electric cars and EV charging— is this a chicken or egg conversation, or one we've already had and forgotten?

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 20, 2024

Nissan builds a one-of-a-kind, 100% electric mobile karaoke studio using Townstar EV, bringing friends together for a musical journey like no other The unique Nissan Karaok-e demonstrates the versatility of the Townstar EV compact LCV platform for all types of business conversions Nissan Townstar EV five-seater Crew Van now available.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 14, 2023

Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero You might have caught the first electric Jaguar E-type in action if you watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. Experts retrofitted the baby blue 1968 model with an electric motor, which the company used to debut its conversion program. DeLorean really gets to the future 3.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 29, 2024

The newest designs allow you to wear your favorite EV, and it’s sure to be a conversation starter — meaning, you. We’re excited to let you know that we have some new designs in our online shop — get your CleanTechnica schwag now! You can get stickers, t-shirts, and more.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The findings offer one way to alleviate a growing demand for minor metals such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements that are used in “clean” energy products such as electric cars, solar cells, and electricity-generating windmills. Cite this article Stinn, C., Allanore, A.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The thing is that in my many EV conversations, mostly with skeptics and semi-enthusiasts, to put it mildly, I could make a fortune […] We could repeat that rephrased wisdom again and again until everybody understands how critical they are to not only our rEVolution but to the energy transition in general.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

9/20/2011: Cleaned car. Got home too late to do anything but blog about my electric car! 9/19/2011: Bought 1993 Plymouth Laser for $300. Then towed the vehicle back to our hometown at the cost of $200 in rental and gasoline. 10 hours of work, $500 spent, starting weight of vehicle: 2531 pounds.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 30, 2023

The BYD Seagull may be the car that changes the EV conversation in many new car markets around the world, but not in the US.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 3, 2023

A new or used EV might be an easier choice If you’re undeterred and want to proceed with a conversion anyway, keep in mind that certain types of cars lend themselves to the process better than others. For starters, older cars that rely on mechanics more than computers are often easier to convert. See more at E Magazine.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

For example, in 2004 they posed as representatives of Dow Chemical and promised that the company would clean up after the Bhopal Disaster, leading to a temporary $2 billion drop in the company’s market cap. Here are some examples of conversations we had with the tool: Frankly… it kind of feels like visiting a traditional car dealer.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This option is certainly more eco-friendly than buying a new car, and you’ll save on fuel costs. However, the immediate costs for the conversion kits, accessories and installation service can range from $7,000 to $20,000, making it reasonable only if you plan to keep your car for a while. See more at E Magazine.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2021

It has been in the works for a while, and you may remember Kit Lacey from eDub Services talking about this VW Golf Mk2 conversion in his warehouse tour earlier this year — now it’s here! Being old enough to have driven the original Golf Mk1 GTI and having owned a Golf Mk2 diesel myself, […].

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report says “Bravo!” EV Live lets us meet people where they are and have a real conversation about electrification, we’re selling the EV experience, rather than specific EVs.” Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2024

During a recent webcast at the annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transitions Summit, Lucid Motors CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson shared some exciting news about the automaker and electric mobility in general. Conversely, mid-size could arrive as the most efficient EV made to date.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

How does it affect the sustainability of the clean environment? Even though compressed air results no air pollution, its inefficiency in conversion and low energy density makes it less competitive. Battery Electric Vehicles are environmental friendly(?). The popular combination is Electric motor + Internal Combustion Engine.

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