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REV Becomes First Hymotion Dealer in Canada; Offers L5 Conversion Kit for Prius

Green Car Congress

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. The Hymotion L5 installation adds a 5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and charging system to the original Prius.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

Green Car Congress

Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. Click to enlarge.

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An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

Cars That Think

I thought briefly about purchasing a car that got better gas mileage, but it made sense first to see how much fuel economy I could eek out from the aging econobox I am now driving: a 1991 Toyota Corolla. Many newer cars show instantaneous fuel consumption on the dash. Mine doesn’t. Nor would this be something easy to add.

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Tips: Are Car Modifications Worth the Money?

Clean Fleet Report

Some Can Improve Fuel Economy; Some Can Hurt. While these are technically modifications, they’re not the same as what most people would install on their cars. For example, you could help improve the fuel economy of certain vehicles by making changes like changing the spark timing. Cold Air Intake Kits.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

Green Car Congress

So as well as producing a clean fuel we would be reducing the amount of waste we put into landfill. —Kit Malthouse, London Deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise and Chairman of the London Hydrogen Partnership. Fuel cell module. kg of hydrogen, fuel economy works out to 1kg of hydrogen delivering 106 km of range.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. But the new rules could make it virtually impossible for current Prius owners to transform their cars into super-efficient vehicles that get up to 150 mpg. mpg on what was mostly a freeway excursion.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Posted by: Na | Apr 13, 2009 4:28:53 PM 18 models that get 30 mpg, yeah right!

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