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steam/ev hybrid

DIY Electric Car

I''m new to the ev world but my idea was to eleminate the batteries.start with a vw beetle, put a 50 hp or more electric motor kit (sold for 3k to 7.5k). Don''t know if it is posibble but would really like to get some info on it.'

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My 2007 Dream Project

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Since I live in Portland, Oregon, I went to a meeting with the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association and found out about several companies that provided drop-in electric conversion kits for existing cars. A lot has happened over the past few months and I hope to post all that info here for your perusal.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack out of stock hours after announcement

Teslarati

The package includes a Carbon Ceramic Brake kit and wheel/tire components. The Carbon Ceramic Brake kit can be purchased separately through Tesla’s drop-down menu. Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package proves itself in 200mph first drive For more info, check out Model S Plaid Track Pack at the Tesla Shop.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

Green Car Congress

The first component, Active Info Display, is a freely programmable instrument cluster located in front of the driver; the second is a head unit which was once a separate screen for the infotainment system. In addition, the main points and content can also be swapped between the Active Info Display and the head unit.

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Volkswagen unveils BUDD-e electric van concept at CES; first VW based on new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)

Green Car Congress

The first component, Active Info Display, is a freely programmable instrument cluster located in front of the driver; the second is a head unit which was once a separate screen for the infotainment system. In addition, the main points and content can also be swapped between the Active Info Display and the head unit.

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Hacking A Car-Radio Chip Into The Ultimate SDR Receiver

Cars That Think

states (this info, coupled with other capabilities, enables the user to immediately see the call sign and state where the transmitter they are receiving is located). I also was in contact with a DIY Webshop in the Netherlands, Team AmateurRadioShop.nl , which still sells a kit of an earlier version of the radio.

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Volkswagen unveils I.D. EV concept; 1st MEB-based vehicle, to launch in 2020; up to 373 miles

Green Car Congress

will be the first Volkswagen built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). MEB—Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”)—was conceived to support the development of a family of pure electric vehicles within brands and across the Group. The Active Info Display gives the driver great freedom.

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