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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. Lobbying EV1 style Pohorsky leased his first EV, a GM EV1 , in 1999. Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

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Rav Long Ranger

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A 500cc motorcycle engine is used, housed in a small, aerodynamic package. 20kW DC output is sufficient for extended high-speed travel. Toms famous red EV1 jacket. For most practical purposes, the project was a great success that never really saw the light of day before the Rav4EV program was terminated.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

FordFestiva : Brian has a new project going GM/SaturnEV-1 : EV1 owner GM/SaturnEV-1 : Dave and Jeans Chronicles. Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters. D&D Motor Systems, Inc. :DC

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Posted by: AJ | Apr 13, 2009 3:24:59 PM Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. Posted by: J-Bob | Apr 13, 2009 4:48:10 PM "Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. Thats right.

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