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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. ICEs are just boring and inefficient in the sense of wasting energy. It won’t be easy to find an alternative one as the Gen2 Prius has no real competitors.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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DIY Guru is an example for electric vehicle training and skillset development institute. Many people are interested to convert their IC engine vehicles to electric vehicles and use them on the road for regular commute. Do you know it is illegal to convert and use internal combustion engines to hybrid/electric on your own?

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. a cyclist is much quieter, and these cars do have horns still for people what step out in front. I know this and I speak for them. because I am one.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. READ: $10,000 of changes and the satisfaction of the build + $25,000 of Used car = $35,000 of Fun!

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nuclear waste is a problem much harder to solve than CO2, and dams have quite an impact in the environment. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Saving lives through nuclear power. :p Simply, those are not the main concern for campaigners right now.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

So much more convenient than having to take time out of my day and go out of my way (wasting more energy) to get a charge elsewhere or do battery swaps. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Reply ↓ ↑ report 15 Ken 2:04AM (4/10/2009) I want to charge at home.