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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? In 2009, I wrote in these pages about my efforts to. Fast forward a dozen years. One thing that hasn't really changed, though, is the expense.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? In 2009, I wrote in these pages about my efforts to. Fast forward a dozen years. One thing that hasn't really changed, though, is the expense.

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Creative Greenius is EV Driven

Creative Greenius

I’ll do my best to supply some unique stuff from my own off-center perspective. In addition to Creative Greenius you’ll find these great EV Driven blogs: DIY Electric Car. Plug In Partners. Plugs and Cars. Porsche 914 EV Conversion. Plug-In, Turn-On, Ride-Clean. Electric Car Blog. Green Gearhead.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

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. Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return.

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

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We Are Now Legal!!!

DIY Electric Car

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

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds. Check out the pics in the gallery below and dont forget to hit the jump for some smart video action. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09

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