article thumbnail

How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

Plug-in 41
article thumbnail

A Smart Artificial Pancreas Could Conquer Diabetes

Cars That Think

Then there are the many, many DIY projects underway. The FDA approval came almost 14 years to the day after the expert in that Maryland conference room stated that the problem was unsolvable. Inreda Diabetic. Eli Lilly and Ypsomed. And research proceeds on the potential of a fully implantable artificial pancreas.

Personal 145
article thumbnail

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

The Truth About Cars

Electric cars also haven’t yet reached parity with gasoline or diesel vehicles in terms of uptime and there are lingering questions about serviceability as it pertains to DIY maintenance. The fact remains that there’s an affordability issue with modern vehicles that’s been even tougher for EVs to cope with.