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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. Nick had bought a used Fiero with a blown-out engine, intending to install a V8, but his son convinced him to install electric batteries instead,” Steiner said. It was actually the first lithium-powered vehicle certified by the US Department of Transportation.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. Nick had bought a used Fiero with a blown-out engine, intending to install a V8, but his son convinced him to install electric batteries instead,” Steiner said. It was actually the first lithium-powered vehicle certified by the US Department of Transportation.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Unless/until PV cells become more efficient, and are part of the original installation, they will seriously affect the cars aerodynamics and will be far less durable than metal. Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time.

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