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

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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. A capacitor needs to be soldered in the back of the speedometer and there are resources on the internet on how to do it.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech. Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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