Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
FEBRUARY 9, 2008
This included the folks at the Oregon Electric Vehicles Association, the motor control engineers at my work (HP), the communities at 914world.com, the other 914 EV conversion folks (Thanks to Randy, Ross, Roger, Matt, Paul, and many more.) General Themes During the Conversion Process Converting a 914 to electric is a group effort.
Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2013
Another new feature on the GTD that is shared with the GTI is the so-called “Progressive Steering”, which features a variable steering ratio and a more powerful electric motor. All the driver has to do is put the vehicle into reverse and operate the accelerator and brake, as the car takes care of the steering. “Progressive steering”.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The Explorer excels at towing and off-road work, all while still being a competent commuter car. As a plug-in hybrid, it offered a dozen or so miles of all-electric driving range and a significant boost in power over the trims that don’t include the words “Grand Touring.” We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
I've been documenting electric cars in junkyards for about a decade. The first were converted gasoline vehicles fitted out with lead-acid battery packs ( a Chevy Sprint , a Geo Metro and a Ford Ranger ). I spotted a pair of France-built ZENN Electrics in 2017. Good replacement batteries for these cars aren't cheap.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
These "gliders" were originally built to be either ICE or electric. They are NOT conversions, but were designed to be electric from the beginning. Much of the car is identical to the ICE counterpart. The BIG advantage of this car (besides the fact that nobody can take it away from us!)
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