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BMW PHEV BMS

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BMW PHEV BMS Jump to Latest 38 views 0 replies 1 participant last post by toshimin 15h ago T toshimin Discussion starter 1 post · Joined 2025 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · 15h ago Hello) Does anyone use BMW PHEV slave BMS`s to manage cells in battery? OEM nr 8482940 Maybe with simpbms , lilygo bms or others?

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Volvo Sales Are Spiraling

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More Volvo Stories Volvo EX90 Owners Lawsuit Highlights Ongoing Software Challenges For Electric SUV 2025 Volvo EX30 Review: Not What We Wanted Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs Because Their Brakes Might Fail I Bought A Unicorn Volvo V90 PHEV.

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Converting an old Class A to Hybrid EV

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Project summary : Take an old, pre-2000s class A diesel pusher to a P2 hybrid, able to operate as a PHEV for short ranges, but leaves the ICE able to couple to the drivetrain. I know this is an EV forum, but I'm interested in input from this community on feasability of my admittedly wild ideas. "Why Hybrid?

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

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Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. That was quite a conversion.” It was mostly members with electric conversions. After that, the word spread fast.” Staubel Roadter intro at EAASV meeting.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

i would like to see maybe Smith America build a conversion of their current cars, maybe have a retrofit model so you dont have to get rid of the trucks at all, just upgrade! lots of stops and starts so plenty of options for regen braking too. Reply ↓ ↑ report Add your comments Email Confirm Autoblog Green AOL First time?