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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

“Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.” I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. If we don’t succeed, it will take effect next year and folks who install solar won’t be able to net meter any surplus they produce.” “We

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 Our freeway fuel economy test loop of 210 miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, averaged a very impressive 55.8 Over the course of a year, Hyundai says it could add more than 700 miles of driving range.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

“Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.” I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. If we don’t succeed, it will take effect next year and folks who install solar won’t be able to net meter any surplus they produce.” “We

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

As with the Generation II, cabin heating and air conditioning can continue operating with the engine stopped; the latter is a capability further leveraged by the use of Toyota’s optional Solar Roof system (below). The pack is warranted for 10 years/150,000 miles. The 2 nd generation inverter (left) vs. the 2010 Prius inverter (right).

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PHEV Day 149, Friday, 6 March 2009. "Spirit of DC".The First EVer PHEV in Bonham, Texas!

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

In the putt-putt lane on Blue Highway 121 en route to the home NTEAA Presidential Couple, John and Nancy Brecher, while bucking a strong headwind at 82-degree temperature, the "Spirit" moved on down the line as follows: 74.9MPG for 19 miles; 66.5 miles for roughly 53.3MPG to Garland, Texas. for 28; 59.1 1869 = $14.62 for starters!~

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array. The2001 NESEA American Tour de Sol TheWinston Solar Challenge World Solar Challenge :solar cars across Australia {Returnto top of page} EV Manufacturersand Converters ACPropulsion Inc. PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Porsche911T : D.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But it works best if we use plug-in hybrids to power most of our miles electrically. We try to be careful to emphasize in the fine print that PHEVs can get over 100 miles/gallon of gasoline , PLUS electric costs of about 1-2 cents/mile. I love the idea of powering my car from solar power.

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