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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. Plug-In Supply also sells components and assemblies to enable "do-it-yourselfers" to convert Priuses using its kits and systems, configured for several battery types.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chrysler LLC and A123Systems signed an agreement stating that A123Systems will supply energy storage systems for Chryslers first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery-only Electric Vehicles. Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, A123Systems has announced plans for a Michigan-based production facility.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

That means either 3x more coal burning for that electricity, or 3x more of our limited supply of clean renewable energy diverted to transportation, leaving less renewable energy to displace fossil fuel usage elsewhere. The combined electrical storage efficiency of charger and batteries is 85%. It takes 3x more electricity going the H2 route!

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. and your Honda/Sony car will be perfectly happy with any Durcell/Energizer pack just like AA calls in your flashlight. Takes the car companies out the battery business.