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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

While people can purchase neighborhood electric vehicles today for about $10K, they only have a top speed of 35 miles an hour or so, essentially glorified golf-carts. All the commercially available freeway-capable (70 mph) EVs are priced way out of reach for the average consumer.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

We are all stampeding towards an electric vehicle future. Dr. Heywood believes it will take a collection of actions: to get to a future state with 25% of today’s level would require six equal elements with a 20% improvement (0.8) Longer Term Green House Gas emissions reductions. The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Clean Fleet Report

Generative AI for the Intelligent Personal Assistant uses artificial intelligence for speech processing which enable human-like conversations that allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The new ‘H’ mark will be applied on future Honda EV models, including the Honda 0 Series.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. Electrically-powered vehicles called plug-in electric vehicles, (PEVs), can shift us from exclusive use of gasoline and diesel to offer a pathway to a future of burning no fossil materials. How PHEV enhances The Electric Infrastructure. Conclusions. slow charge.

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Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

I was not the only person needing assistance, as at two of our charging stops there were other drivers on the phone with Electrify America. On our 985-mile California Cruising road trip we spent the majority of our time in the 55-65 mph range. The turning radius was impressive, making for easy U-turns in your neighborhood.

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Here Lies Hermosa Beach – Truth Takes a Holiday In The City’s Massive Honesty FAIL

Creative Greenius

Less than a minute later while traveling South on Pacific Coast Highway, a big, black SUV appeared in my rear view mirror racing towards me much faster than the 30 mph speed limit. ” What kind of person, makes up a story that’s so easy to disprove? “F**k you, Joe Galliani!! But that wasn’t the end of the story.

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