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.

Plug-in

Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Things to remember when buying skateboard conversion kits. The best electric skateboard conversion kits. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit.

Kits

DIY Electric Car

OCTOBER 1, 2013

I typically plug it in every time I come home, and unplug it to leave. The car can recharge on a 220v outlet, but I have never done that yet, since I don''t have that type of outlet in my garage. But I have been very happy with charging on a standard 110v. A recharge after my typical commute is less than an hour.

Conversion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot. There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source.

2004

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Español HD Mobile Engadget Engadget Engadget Web Images Video News Local RSS Feed Contact us Tip us on news!

Recharge

DIY Electric Car

MAY 6, 2010

Well I'm finally going to get around to installing a WarP-Drive 160/1000 motor controller package in our 97 S10 EV conversion. Our EV Solutions 97 S10 EV conversion was originally completed in the Spring of 2007. But now the time has come, so, a little background first. WarP-Drive 160/1000 Controller. WarP-Drive Interface Unit.

Installation

DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

EV Grinning, we have just completed our conversion from gas to electric, two weeks ago the Fiero passed it's safety test with no problems. and taking about 6 hours to charge @ 10amps per charger from a standard 115 volt ac plug rated at 15 amps. We had the car licensed and plated the following week. We are averaging about 25 km's (15.33

Legal

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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. The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions.

Plug-in

DIY Electric Car

JULY 1, 2010

When this conversion is operational Brian will one of the first and few to drive this reincarnated "Lean Mean Clean machine"[/left]. Plugging in at work would not only reduce my need for full range from 150 km (93.21 Here he had just drove the car onto the car trailer for us (Uhaul rocks). miles) to 100 km (62.14

Volt

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Carnival has second and third row USB ports, a second row AC 115V plug outlet and a 12V accessory plug. The talk feature allows conversations between front and rear passengers without having to raise your voice. The panoramic power sunroof opens above the second row. The people saying “I will never own a minivan!”

Kia

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

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.

EV1

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. lots of stops and starts so plenty of options for regen braking too.

Minivan

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

Dodge Circuit

Plug In India

JULY 24, 2021

It would be appreciated by DIY folks, as it will reduce the assembly complexity. The one fitted on my cycle has come off, with all its screws sheared off. Felidae has also plans for having an independent components business under the name Dogra. One idea is to add a built up single gear rear wheel. We had a discussion about pricing.

India

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Just as we have become accustomed to plugging in our cell phones everyday, the habit of plugging in your car after returning home could easily become second nature. The only time involved is the few seconds it takes to plug in and later, unplug, your car and possibly press a button.

Charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. The first one was the Zytek design you mentioned, but this is a 2nd "new and improved" design from Tesla, with more power, higher speed and greater range.

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