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EV extravaganza at Noosa Expo

EV Central

Queensland’s holiday hot-spot of Noosa hosted its fourth EV Expo on Sunday, with thousands attending the free event. We were able to get close to a Honda E – the first one imported into Queensland by Nathan Gore-Brown – and were impressed by its cabin dimensions and wow-factor technology, including virtual mirrors.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Road Test: 2019 Ford Ranger.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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It can be a light-duty delivery vehicle, used by ranchers or farmers needing an inexpensive runabout, outdoor enthusiasts and households wanting a versatile DIY project vehicle. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In the case of RNC, the system reduces broadband noise levels at frequencies below 250Hz whereas EOC tackles harmonic frequencies generated by ignition events in the engine. Both of these look to reduce noise levels in the cabin, particularly at frequencies that are audibly unpleasant.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09 28 days ago VIDEO: Hayabusa-powered smart , or.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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