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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. PICC’s conversion kit, which replaces Toyota’s 1.3-kilowatt

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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. All the commercially available freeway-capable (70 mph) EVs are priced way out of reach for the average consumer.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 Earlier post.). In boosting—i.e.,

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Tesla adds 2-motor all-wheel drive and advanced driver assistance “Autopilot” to Model S

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Range (miles). 208 miles a. 225 miles b. 265 miles a. 295 miles b. 265 miles a. 275 miles b. 0-60 mph (sec). Top speed (mph). b Range at 65 mph. Rear motor power (hp). Front motor power. a EPA-rated. Driver Assistance Systems Electric (Battery)'

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Tesla Model S Plaid runs sub-9-second 1/4-mile for first time

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A Tesla Model S Plaid ran a sub-9-second 1/4-mile for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in the United States. second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. The Model S has set numerous speed records, including the fastest 1/4-mile , beating the record the Bugatti Chiron Sport set in 2018.

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Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Taxi Unveiled at London’s City Hall

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Powered by a 100 kW (peak), 55 kW (continuous) motor, the cab is capable of achieving a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h) and has a range of more than 250 miles (402 km) on a full tank of hydrogen. Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5 seconds; acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 14 seconds. . Click to enlarge. .

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Green Deals: Segway Ninebot GoKart Pro travels at 23 MPH for 15.5-miles at a low of $1,600

Electrek

You’ll find that this kit includes the Ninebot S MAX , which can be detached and ridden by itself as well. With a top speed of 23 MPH and a range of up to 15.5-miles miles on a single charge, this is a great way to get around this spring and summer if you’re wanting to ditch traditional traveling methods.

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