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My 200,000 mile EV health checkup

Electric Auto Association

The Volt that doesn’t quit By Mark Scribner: President, Drive Electric Cars New England. Matt Lamontagne views Volt diagnostics. Back in early 2012, buyers did not have dozens of EVs to choose from like they do today, rather just two: the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan LEAF. Nevertheless, it drives almost like new.

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My 200,000 mile EV health checkup

Electric Auto Association

The Volt that doesn’t quit By Mark Scribner: President, Drive Electric Cars New England. Matt Lamontagne views Volt diagnostics. Back in early 2012, buyers did not have dozens of EVs to choose from like they do today, rather just two: the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan LEAF. Nevertheless, it drives almost like new.

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Honda cuts US lease price for Fit EV to $259/mo

Green Car Congress

The new three-year lease includes no down payment, unlimited mileage, routine maintenance, collision coverage and 240 volt EV home charging station equipment (not including installation) from Leviton. In the US, Honda has cut the lease price for the Fit EV in the US to $259 a month beginning 1 June, down from $389 a month.

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What every auto repair shop should know

Electric Auto Association

Embracing the EV maintenance future By Matt Lamontagne: Member, Electric Auto Association. Most people drove large V8-powered vehicles that required constant maintenance, and emissions and fuel economy standards were just emerging. As a result, we draw customers from throughout Massachusetts and across state line.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

VDC up to 650 volts DC. The on-board charging system accommodates single pulse DC 110/220 volt input, and is compliant to SAE J1772 standards. Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. The MG ECU is packaged within the inverter assembly.).

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nuts& Volts Magazine : For the serious gadgeteer. PowerBrakes/Vacuum Pumps : A nice website with information on the GM12 volt vacuum pump Why Wait for Detroit? Included is information on buildingan SCR type controller, and a 72 volt battery charger. V is for Voltage: electricscooters {Returnto top of page} Misc.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

Clean Fleet Report

The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. The 2023 BZ4X has either one or two electric motors powered by a 355-volt lithium-ion battery.

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