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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

With the issue of what people will be allowed to drive in the future becoming yet another hot-button political issue, there’s little chance of the bill making it through Congress. House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles.

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Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard. According to Howard, Rickard’s YouTube channel EVTV Motor Werks has received over 3 million hits, a majority on 507 DIY electric vehicle (EV) and other EV-related videos that Rickard produced over the 12 years he ran the company.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

They now realize that EVs are less expensive to maintain than gas-engined vehicles. With everyone hurting because of gas prices, they’re looking for a solution.” Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius. Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said.

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How to convert your car into an EV

EVolution

Electric Vehicles are the future, but we can still hold onto the past and its beautiful, unique vehicles. There is no reason to discard the world's beloved gas guzzlers if we convert them instead! When undertaking a DIY conversion, the NUMBER ONE thing to keep in mind is safety.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

Back To the Future Success Story. Regardless who buys it, the Maverick is a success already for Ford and is a key piece in the company’s future. It will 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.

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Electric Cars are the way of the Future

DIY Electric Car

Does anyone remember natural gas lighting in houses? How about oil? They were once a big hit, just like our oil-based engines in our cars are today. They went away for one simple reason.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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