The Truth About Cars

MAY 23, 2023

Let’s be clear: this so-called ‘entry’ model of the tremendous SL roadster still costs six figures and has just 14 fewer horsepower than the vaunted R129-era V12 convertible – despite having precisely one-third the number of cylinders. Set to be called the SL 43, this open-top 2+2-seater features a 2.0L

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

In was eager to get the new DC-DC converter installed so I left work a bit early and got to work so I could still drive the car to breakfast with my girlfriend tomorrow morning. The DC-DC converter fits rather nicely in the old space. Here's a closer view of the top of the Iota DLS-45 converter. The new converter is dead silent.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. SDG&E will do its part to help ensure the San Diego region is “plug-in” ready when electric vehicles hit the road.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). Nonetheless, some of the learnings from the XL1 will flow back to inform the evolution of the different kits, such as to the MQB which has its own plug-in hybrid powertrain, to make its debut in the A3.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

As part of the retooling, Ford will consolidate its operations from Wayne Assembly Plant. To produce the vehicles, Ford is converting three truck and SUV plants to car plants—Michigan Assembly, Cuautitlan Assembly in Mexico, which begins building the new Fiesta subcompact early next year; and Louisville (Ky.)

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EV Info

MARCH 26, 2021

The standard unit of electrical power is the watt, which is defined as a current of one ampere, at a voltage of one volt. More simply, volts x amps = watts. In the UK, the standard wall socket delivers 240 volts. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. Panels: JA Solar black.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MAY 5, 2007

One of the other 914 kit converters questioned why the accessory battery couldn't stay in the original tray, but I decided to remove it anyway and have the accessory battery up in the front trunk near the DC/DC converter. I saved the latch cable tube and latch mechanism to give to Craig at camp914 as parts for someone else.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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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Electric Vehicless

MAY 22, 2021

Battery Capacity (Volts/ Ah) – 36 V , 7.8AH . Charger Rating (Volts / A) – 42V/ 2A. Battery packs and electrical parts – 1 Year . Mechanical parts – 6 Months . Felidae Electric Bicycle Kit. Felidae electric bicycle kit has the following details. Battery Type – Li Ion IP65.

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Affordable India Kits Li-ion 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2019

In addition to plug-in hybrids with high voltages of around 300 volts, mild hybrids will also play a big role in the coming decade. These have a voltage level of 48 volts and allow for considerable CO 2 savings by generating power through regenerative braking recovery that can later be used as drive power. Mild hybrids.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. Technicians revamp the car’s electrical wiring, including the notoriously unreliable 12-volt circuits. Today’s love affair with the Defender is just part of a larger craze. After every beer, it sounded like a better idea.”.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

The2001 NESEA American Tour de Sol TheWinston Solar Challenge World Solar Challenge :solar cars across Australia {Returnto top of page} EV Manufacturersand Converters ACPropulsion Inc. Returnto top of page} EV Parts Suppliers Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters. ElectricVehicles of America, Inc.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I scoured eBay for relay-based controls but realized that they still have potentiometers: An analog-to-digital converter reads the voltage coming out of the pot and energizes the corresponding relays—even a new pot could be noisy. I needed ± 200 volts, 24 V, ± 12 V and 5 V. James Provost. Integrated Amplifier Bill of Materials.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JANUARY 28, 2008

I lost much sleep last night obsessing about how I could fix the DC-DC converter and, as a result, I was very tired and had an irritable day. I find out this morning from Ross Cunniff (who also recently completed the 914 AC kit), that he has had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS with his CCPower DC-DC converter.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits. What changes do we make to convert a gasoline-only hybrid to a Plug-In Hybrid? This last bit is the tricky part, as the control systems of all current hybrid vehicles are proprietary and not designed to function in this manner. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

Convert your Prius to a plug-in hybrid and rock the world. PICC) has completed a breakthrough software upgrade to its plug-in conversion kit that for the first time will allow all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in a converted Prius. ELECTRIC CARS ARE A CORE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE - NO PLUG?

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. They convert Toyota Prius hybrids into mostly electric vehicles that get 100 to 150 miles per gallon. It takes 3Prong Power a little more than a day to convert a Prius to a plug-in, and costs customers about $6,700.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

will be the first Volkswagen built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). MEB—Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”)—was conceived to support the development of a family of pure electric vehicles within brands and across the Group. The compact I.D. The production version of the I.D.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

This was highlighted by the reaction to GM’s announcement that the Chevy Volt would attain 230 mpg in the city cycle, given a single charge per day, along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, based on a draft EPA methodology. Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. See Chevy Volt for latest. Establishing dealer network.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Instead, the focus over the coming years will apparently be on including the vehicle’s battery as part of a local home or office area network. The best part? In effect therefore, the more energy convertion stages there are the less efficient the process is. The elegance of that is wonderful. It is truly cyclical.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

April 10, 2009 11:51 am Link The electric car is only part of the story in Portland. April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs. nk Related Posts From Green Inc. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon? — Larry 4. Read more in this blog post: [link] — Gregory Hancock 5.

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