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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

If you are doing a conversion, you have until June 30, 2010 to qualify for the retail sales tax rebate. Road worthy vehicles that have been converted from an internal combustion engine (gasoline) to an electric power engine. ? Not equipped or powered by an internal combustion engine or any other method. "To

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise. Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Outside of North America, 2008 was the second-best sales year in the last decade and the third-best ever for Chrysler International. Total sales worldwide in 2008 were 2 million vehicles. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I imagine there will be tax incentives to build green generators when were at that stage. The use and technology of a computer cable does change, so the plug cant remain for 25 years or whatever. Neutral jakem @ Apr 19th 2009 5:22PM I bet Im not using the same electrical plug as you. They arent standardised internationally.

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

The Truth About Cars

The Biden administration has repeatedly refused to endorse setting a date to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine cars and trucks. Former President Donald Trump, who is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has repeatedly accused the Biden administration of seeking to force an end to internal combustion vehicles.