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EV extravaganza at Noosa Expo

EV Central

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. Here’s our gallery of all the EV goodness from the Sunshine State.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

Get Electric Vehicle

The cost varies widely depending on factors such as the vehicle type, desired range, and performance specifications. On average, conversion kits can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Calculating the necessary capacity takes your normal driving demands and desired range into account. The battery has a 17.8

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Ford unveils Maverick compact hybrid pickup truck starting at less than $20K

Green Car Congress

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. The whole bed is a DIY fan’s paradise. The Maverick product proposition is like nothing else out there.

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My Conversion Journal - help me begin please

DIY Electric Car

I'm not sure whether it will be good because I never heard of an EV with decent acceleration and range being under about 96V. but then I thought that maybe I could use lithium batteries to get decent range??? How do I roughly work out what acceleration, speed and range I'll get from an EV? they are between 2-3V each.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

There are six different 2022 Santa Cruz models ranging in base price from $25,385 to $41,115. 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. Pricing and Warranties.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Covering a wider range of truck users now. 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. Do you have a teen headed off to college? Road Test: 2020 Toyota Tacoma.

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