Concept DIY PHEV 
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Based on the reveal of its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup in concept versions shown last fall, including prices said to start under $60,000, and executive comments thus far, Scout has laid out some of the basics for the brand. Scout Traveler SUV concept Why does Scout EV peg 350 miles of range? Its of course an opportunity, said Huhnke.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. We have sponsored the EAA-PHEV project and our Open-Source designs are being used by some of the private companies as well as technically advanced individuals.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections? Follow us on Twitter!
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Reply ↓ ↑ report 10 Throwback 11:06AM (4/23/2009) I liked the Zeo concept from last years show season. I would love to have one for my daily commuter. Then I can keep my current quad cab truck for when I need to move more people or haul stuff. Too bad Chrysler wont be around to follow through on this. Follow us on Twitter!
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. The modular concept also allows scalability even within your own car. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts.
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