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Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles

Baua Electric

It wont be a ruse either, as Scout promises to build unparalleled DIY, back-to-basics simplicity into these trucks, with an approach that makes them easy to repair yourself. The post Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News.

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Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons and switches into a rugged 1970's-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems. The post Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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We Are Now Legal!!!

DIY Electric Car

Even though the range is less than I expected, I am really enjoying showing the conversion to people and their shock when I open the rear deck to expose the engine conpartment. So the upgrades start and the quest for extended range, speed and performance start.

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The best electric skateboard conversion kits

Green Authority

However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit. See the Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit price: $489.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Competition is going to force them to produce a comfortable, usable, extended range EV for that price, and I will just have to wait. ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 2:20PM (4/25/2009) You know, I still just have no use for a toy car at a real car price. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels.

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