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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

Green Car Congress

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Bowlus Rivet luxury RV allows for ‘indefinite time’ off-grid with yacht-quality battery and solar

Baua Electric

The system provided enough off-grid energy for a week. It also includes a 3″ lift kit and added off-road tires. Bowlus Rivet interior walkthrough (Source: Bowlus) The 2025 Bowlus Rivet Luxury EV is $148,500 after the tax credit. This included air conditioning for the first time.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

Baua Electric

It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power banks and more. GM Energy app The automaker has a bigger vision for the product. For those who want it all on the GM ecosystem, GM Energy stationary energy storage and solar integration will both also be available for purchase starting later this year.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

Cars That Think

billion in tax credits to further stimulate an already booming EV market that Elon Musk hasn't even dabbled in. They're a way to potentially free up precious street space, provide alternatives to automobiles and reduce energy consumption and harmful emissions. When the U.S. The price of that electric boost is weight.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

Clean Fleet Report

Energy savers, not pavement grippeers. The 215/50 all-season Michelin Energy Saver Green X tires, mounted on 17-inch machined-alloy wheels, are designed for low rolling-resistance and not performance. Additional safety features are a tire pressure monitoring system, a tire inflator kit, keyless push button on/off and OnStar.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. The high cost of manufacturing the Volt is exactly why the tax credits of $2500 for a vehicle with 4 kWh of battery capacity and $417 for every kWh over 4 (so that there is a $7500 credit for the Volt) were legislated.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Firefly Energy is the most prominent of these companies. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production.

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