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

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He or she owns a home, which is perhaps solar-powered. However, the RAV4EV powertrain uses two onboard self-diagnostic systems: OBD-II system: Some powertrain DTCs and scan data can be accessed with Toyota’s Techstream scan tool. Based on its research, Toyota has a clear customer in mind, Fay said.

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New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts! 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? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I love the idea of powering my car from solar power. Photovoltaic arrays belong on stationary rooftops -- which is an excellent way to drive on solar power (roof > house > car). We can also extrapolate some data from experience with the RAV4EV all-electric vehicles. How about putting PV cells on the roof of a PHEV?

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