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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Many things have passed through my mind over the past year and a half while converting this vehicle. The CCPower C400 DC/DC converter kept dying on me. General Themes During the Conversion Process Converting a 914 to electric is a group effort. Converting a 914 to electric is a process.

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Rinspeed To Present an Intelligent Mobility Concept Based on “UC?” Electric Car at Geneva Show in March

Green Car Congress

Swiss-based concept powerhouse Rinspeed, which converts and manufactures prototypes and limited series vehicles, will unveil an intelligent mobility concept that integrates electric commuter cars, rail and the Internet at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. The Rinspeed concept integrates a two-seat EV with rail.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

Drive the car gently and the EcoBoost is quiet. This version of the Mustang is really a sporty commuter car for those who don’t need to place adults in the backseat often – it’s not a pain in the ass in urban driving, but it can hold its own on a canyon road. The passenger seat is especially accommodating to the long of leg.

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You Can't Do That!!! (the day the dreamers "grow up")

DIY Electric Car

." It kind makes it hard to just let it go, knowing how easy this converting process is. We started looking more intently for a car which would make a ideal donor car and found Brian. We started looking more intently for a car which would make a ideal donor car and found Brian.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. The air conditioning evaporator is now able to be converted to my cold water heat exchanger. I am not building a dragster.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

Green Car Congress

The primary solution is to utilize an uncooled high-pressure EGR; its higher induction air temperature improves combustion behavior and thereby ensures higher exhaust temperatures for accelerated response of the catalytic converter. The car offers excellent range, low fuel consumption and very pleasing driving dynamics.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

In 2007 they sold 260 vehicles worth approximately £26 million and were expanding their capacity in the UK to be able to convert 3,000 vehicles in 2008. Valence is trying to persuade OEMs to consider vehicles with a maximum range of 30-40 miles which would still cover the majority of commutes while minimizing battery investment.

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