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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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For details on what we’ve called “The Big Fix” beyond the following, see [link] —and we’ll continue adding back-up info at CalCars-News and elsewhere. Over time, we can conserve by reducing the miles we drive. That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil.

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Volkswagen to introduce battery-electric compact SUV in US in 2020; based on I.D. CROZZ

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The new SUV will offer a range of more than 200 miles. At Volkswagen this is the greatest technological conversion since the changeover from the Beetle to the Golf. This concept vehicle will offer an anticipated range of up to 300 miles. The new SUV will be based on the I.D. It is the key to our future. —Christian Senger.

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Watt-Hour/Mile ratings and Selling the Trannies

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

This averages out to around 205 Watt-Hours per mile. Paul Jorg asked for this info, so hopefully this is what you were looking for. Overall driving at 20mph tends to pull 30 amps at 140 volts. Driving at 60mph (flat road only) pulls 90 amps at 135 volts.

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My 2007 Dream Project

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I was going to purchase an NmG from Myers Motors , but found the driver compartment a bit crowded and the driving range limited (only about 40 miles). After doing some research, I found Electro Automotive out of Felton, CA and put down the $13,000 for one of their latest AC motor conversion kits for the Porsche 914.

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Great Rainy Ole Day OFF in San Antonio, Happy Friday the 13th Greetings from the "Spirit" plus Info on Saturday Meet-up

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

and grabbing an opportunity charge at Alamo City EAA VP, Gary Krysztopik's Hanger "EV Conversion" Shop at San Geronimo Airpark Info.ZWheelZ@gmail.com (210) 722-2977. Location: 2nd Hanger at 15474 FM Road 471, Outer Loop 1604, six miles on West side of San Antonio. Gary's also a member of Experimental Aviation Association as well.

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PHEV Day 149, Friday, 6 March 2009. "Spirit of DC".The First EVer PHEV in Bonham, Texas!

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

In the putt-putt lane on Blue Highway 121 en route to the home NTEAA Presidential Couple, John and Nancy Brecher, while bucking a strong headwind at 82-degree temperature, the "Spirit" moved on down the line as follows: 74.9MPG for 19 miles; 66.5 miles for roughly 53.3MPG to Garland, Texas. for 28; 59.1 1869 = $14.62 for starters!

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. The BMW i8 accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds), and offers EU combined cycle fuel consumption of 2.5 Front-mounted eDrive.

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