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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2023
Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 18, 2025
In 1996, with computers having become ubiquitous in most new cars, the OBD-II specification was made mandatory for all passenger cars and gasoline-powered light trucks with a weight rating less than 8,500 lb (except California where it was required on all gasoline-powered vehicles up to 14,000 pounds so long as they had California Emissions).
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 11, 2022
Maintenance Costs Associated With Car Ownership. The maintenance costs for your vehicle depend on numerous factors. If you buy a used car with tens of thousands of miles, you’re going to have higher maintenance costs than someone who buys a brand-new car, since used cars require more frequent repairs and servicing.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum electric range is 15 miles. The engine also uses an electrically driven air conditioning compressor and water pump to reduce mechanical losses. L/100km equivalent and 4.8 Hybrid transaxle.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 5, 2024
In 1996, with computers having become ubiquitous in most new cars, the OBD-II specification was made mandatory for all passenger cars and gasoline-powered light trucks with a weight rating less than 8,500 lb. except California where it was required on all gasoline-powered vehicles up to 14,000 pounds so long as they had California Emissions).
Cars That Think
APRIL 23, 2022
highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. and its power-train designer and supplier, Electric Classic Cars, in Newton, Wales, will replace a car’s petroleum-clogged heart and give it a new, electric lease on life. Around the world, specialists like E.C.D.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 3, 2023
Questions & Answers from our friends at Earth Talk Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an Electric Vehicle drivetrain? It is definitely possible to retrofit an old internal combustion engine car with an electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain, but the process can be complicated and expensive. — Jerry M.,
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