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Electric Car Facts and FAQ
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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Electric car facts and frequently asked questions from the e-mail bag. There's no such thing as a dumb question
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Alphabet Soup: Electric Car Acronyms and Abbreviations
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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Wondering about all those strange letters of the electric car world? I'm about to explain them
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Electric Narrowboat Conversion
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DECEMBER 5, 2018
Which electric motor would be most suited for a canal narrowboat of approx 50ft long? And what sort of size would I need? Would an old forklift motor
Electric Car Conversion Kits
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Wondering where the best places are to get electric car conversion kits? Here are a few of my favorites
Electric Car Charging: We Can Do This!
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So you've got a new (or new to you) electric car. Welcome to the world of electric car charging What are you going to do when your battery runs low?
Electric Greyhound Conversion Motor
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I have an opportunity to buy a used electric motor from a mining operation. it is a 300-hp 460-V RMP-1800 phase 3. From this info, can I use this on
Super Charger for Electric Motorcycles!
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charging for electric motorcycles like the Zero, using the j-plug we're all so familiar with. Oh, this is brilliant. Level 2.5 You can charge your Zero in about an hour! I *want* this for my LEAF, sigh
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Please let me know which companies are willing to provide insurance for an EV converted car, in the greater Toronto area. Thank you, Doru Hi, Doru
BMW Electric Car: The i3
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The BMW electric car offering from BMW group is called the i3, and wow, it is really a head-turner
Diesel Hybrid Electric Pickup Conversion Possible?
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I would like to do either a hybrid CNG or hybrid electric conversion I have a 2007 Ford F250 crew cab with a diesel powertrain and four wheel drive.
Used Electric Cars
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DECEMBER 3, 2014
For the first time in around 80 years, it is possible in many parts of the world to buy a used electric car
Neighborhood Electric Cars
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Neighborhood electric cars like the Zenn, high-speed three-wheeled electric cars, and low-speed electric vehicles all fit here
Electric Vehicle - Buyers Guide
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The Electric Vehicle market is full of new terminology and concepts. Why go electric? Different types of Electric Vehicles. Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles. - - - - - - - -. Electric Vehicles | charge2drive.com.
Electric Semi Truck Conversion
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I want to convert a Class 8 rig to a hybrid, with a 50kw diesel charging the batteries or running the motor(s) directly. Do you think this is possible
The electricity in gasoline
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FEBRUARY 26, 2011
I just ran across the latest available data, from 2005, for the electricity consumption by petroleum refineries. One electric car, roughly speaking, will use about 3000 kWh to go about 12,000 miles. That means the electricity alone we use to refine petroleum each year could drive over 16,000,o00 electric cars 12,000 miles each year. And that doesn't include the electricity used in oil extraction and pumping. petroleum oil refineries Big Oil battery electric ca
Military Truck Electric Conversion to Rat Rod!
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I want to pull the engine, tranny, and bed off my M35A2, shorten the frame a bit, leave the 3 axle configuration, and convert this thing to a rat rod
More than 100 Blue Bird electric school buses have been ordered so far; Cummins electric drive
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AUGUST 21, 2019
More than 100 electric school buses, powered by a Cummins fully electric drivetrain, have been ordered to date from Blue Bird Corporation, a school bus manufacturer highly focused on alternative fuel technologies. Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty
Hyundai Motor introduces electric double-decker bus
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In Seoul, Hyundai Motor unveiled an electric double-decker bus—a first of its kind for Hyundai, and part of the company’s effort to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The large electric double-decker bus is 12,990 mm long and 3,995 mm high.
Electric Car History
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Electric Motor Torque and Gear Ratio
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I am wondering what the torque I can expect out of a generic forklift motor would be. I just acquired a Ford Ranger that I'm going to convert. I was
Building a Electric Land Rover
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MARCH 14, 2019
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Bogotá orders 379 electric buses from BYD
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BYD will provide the Colombian capital of Bogotá with a fleet of 379 pure electric buses, in a deal awarded by the capital’s TransMilenio SA mass transport authority. Globally, BYD buses, taxis and other electric vehicles are present in more than 300 cities, 50 countries and regions.
Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World
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However, modern engineering has been able to change this notion by introducing the fastest electric cars. Why make electric cars? Electric cars in the long run can be cheaper. Instead of being dependent on gas, cars make use of electricity that can power your vehicle.
Electric Truck: Rivian is Growing on Me
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Dreaming of an electric truck, but stuck driving an electric granny mobile (or luxury sedan) instead? Don't worry, you don't have to wait for Tesla
Tesla unveils its Cybertruck electric pickup
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NOVEMBER 22, 2019
At a livestreamed event in Los Angeles, Elon Musk unveiled his company’s latest creation, the electric pickup Cybertruck. Electric (Battery The idiosyncratically designed truck will come in three powertrain versions: single-motor RWD; dual-motor AWD; and tri-motor AWD.
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I am converting a 1974 VW Beetle. Removing all equipment I don’t need, the car is real metal so it will never be truly light, but I need to be able to
DAF delivers first electric truck to Jumbo
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DECEMBER 21, 2018
DAF Trucks delivered its first fully electric truck to Dutch supermarket chain, Jumbo. The CF Electric was developed in a joint venture between DAF and VDL ( earlier post ), and will be used by Jumbo to supply its supermarkets in the south of the Netherlands.
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Kenworth, Peterbilt working with Dana on electric truck powertrain development
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PACCAR companies Kenworth and Peterbilt are collaborating on electric powertrain development for trucks. At CES 2020, Kenworth displayed a Kenworth K270E battery-electric vehicle—the initial result of the collaboration. Electric (Battery) Fleets
Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum
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The Historic Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman, Arizona adds to its collection
Zero Electric Motorcycle
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Paks, Hungary orders 10 electric Solaris buses
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The city of Paks, located in the central part of Hungary, has ordered 10 zero-emission electric buses from Solaris: six Solaris Urbino 12 electric vehicles and four 8.9-meter electric buses with five stationary chargers. Six Urbino 12 electric and four Urbino 8.9
Lion Electric launches battery-electric Class 8 urban truck
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Canada-based Lion Electric Co. Lion) has unveiled its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck this morning. The electric motor delivers up to 350 kW and 3,500 N·m of torque. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty
Hyundai Motorsport begins testing with Veloster N ETCR electric racer
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Hyundai Motorsport has completed the first on-track running with the new Veloster N ETCR, the company’s first electric race car project. Unveiled earlier this month at IAA in Frankfurt, the Veloster N ETCR is the first electric racing car to be built by Hyundai Motorsport.
Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV
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In Los Angeles, Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. Electric (Battery When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8
Electric Motorcycle Racing Fundraiser
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You can support the Electric Cowboy in his quest for a new landspeed record on his electric motorcycle! And get a handwritten thank you note, too:
XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach
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XALT Energy is powering the US’ first, long-distance, all-electric passenger coach in tests with private and public transportation providers in the United States. Bus Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty
First electric Volvo trucks delivered to customers
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FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Volvo Trucks delivered its first all-electric vehicles on 19 February: a refuse truck to waste and recycling company Renova, and a distribution truck to the logistics company DB Schenker and partner haulier TGM, operating in Sweden. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty
Electric Volvo Crash Test
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JANUARY 14, 2011
Looks like the Electric Volvo C30 comes out great in the offset 40 mph crash test. Good thing, since it's packing 440 volts. Watch
Venice orders 30 Solaris Urbino electric buses
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AUGUST 13, 2019
The transport operator ACTV SPA Venezia has ordered 30 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses and the infrastructure for battery charging. The contract follows the recent order from ATM Milan for up to 250 electric buses. Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty
Army's Electric Vehicle
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FEBRUARY 13, 2011
I guess the Army's electric vehicle won't be needing the fake noisy gas engine sound track shown in the video, then? More about the Army's stealth EV after the jump
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