Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MARCH 29, 2008

I spent over seven hours on my feet at the Portland Better Living Show displaying the 914. He's documented much of the work needed to get a fifth generation ('92-'95) Civic converted to electric. Yesterday was a long day. My throat was hoarse at the end of the day from answering the same questions many times.

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Portland Kits Conversion Convert 100

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JUNE 22, 2007

I ran out to United Welding Supply today in Portland (on NE MLK) and picked up 20 feet of 2/0 welding cable. a foot, that's the best price I've seen in the Portland area by far. The weather outside is glorious and having an electric convertible would just be too cool. Parkrose hardware had it for $7.00/foot

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Batteries Battery Portland Supplies 100

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

The DC-DC converter is still working fine, so the car is actually quite convenient to drive. Apparently Dan is the only guy in the Portland area that has a flywheel balancer with a small enough mandrill to fit the 914 flywheel hole (1/2 inch or so). I haven't touched my gasoline car in two weeks now. Stay tuned.

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Portland Plugin DC Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

To measure freight efficiency, DTNA ran vehicle testing on highway routes in Oregon and Texas; one city route in Portland, Ore.; Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. and anti-idle testing in both a cold chamber and hot chamber.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. Progress Energy Corporation by Advanced Vehicle Research Center , with Hymotion kit, July 2007 (Raleigh, NC), contact Mike.Ligett@.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Not to be outdone, on Tuesday the Norwegian electric car startup, Think, was in Portland being wooed by the state as one of 8 potential places to site their first car manufacturing facility in the United States. April 10, 2009 11:51 am Link The electric car is only part of the story in Portland. — Larry 4. — Jeff U 6.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58