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The new F-150 has a past

Electric Auto Association

The Honda EV+, Toyota RAV4EV, and the inductively-charged Nissan Hypermini were produced in Japan. The three US electric vehicles (EVs) were the iconic GM EV1 , Chrysler TEVan , and the nearly forgotten Ford RangerEV , Ford used lead-acid batteries with the expected driving range of nearly 65 miles on warm, windless summer days.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

Green Car Congress

In standard mode, the high voltage battery charges only up to 35 kWh and the vehicle is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 92 miles. kWh, providing an anticipated EPA-estimated driving range of 113 miles. So, in a standard mode of 92 miles, in an extended miles we might see a label range of 113 miles.

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Rav4 EV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2002 Toyota Rav4 EV VIN: 2630 - purchased 12/16/2002 For more fun, please click tabs at the top Rav4EV Discussion Group Signup Page In December, 2002, we purchased our 2002 Rav4EV. Most people agree that the Rav4EV is the most integrated EV to date. The Rav charges slower, but more consistently than the EV1. Presented 09.26.06

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. Why Am I a Member? Newsletter Vol. 3 CARB Date with Destiny Move CARB Forward Plug In America Podcasts! 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction?

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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. We can also extrapolate some data from experience with the RAV4EV all-electric vehicles.

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