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January 10, 2023

It’s Electric! Ford F150 Electric Engineer

“We, the millions of F-150 owners demand an easy bolt-on kit to convert our trucks to electric yet no one has one”. Electric Ladies Joan Michelson speaks with Ford’s Linda Zhang and a great video!The Ford 150 pickup is the world’s largest market for an inexpensive, easy to install EV kit yet a one-stop like Ford itself does not seem to exist on the horizon. Perhaps Linda Zhang will change that!In a recent quote, Linda says “We talked to all customers. So we talked to truck customers, because pa

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January 9, 2023

It’s Electric! Look Ma, No Magnets

It’s Electric! In this video, Dr. Martin Berger of Mahle developed a “wear-free” and can run continuously at 90% of its maximum output which is ideal for EVs, as well as towing, the company said.German supplier Mahle claims to have a “wear-free” electric motor good for towing, performance EVs. The image is of Lightyear 0 in-wheel motor co-developed and manufactured by Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd.And now the video from Mahle! Thanks for tuning in!

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December 29, 2022

It’s Electric! USA Today: EV Conversions

When USA was pitched a decades ago about the growing network of people converting gas vehicles to electric, we were told there was no interest. Years later Thomas Peirpert, changed the tune with this video!According to Thomas, “a small but expanding group of tinkerers, racers, engineers and entrepreneurs across the country who are converting vintage cars and trucks into greener, and often much faster, electric vehicles.Despite derision from some purists about the converted cars resembling golf c

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December 28, 2022

It’s Electric! Autonomous EV Tractor

Look Ma, no hands! According to Clean Technica, Monarch Tractor goal is assisting farmers in lowering their carbon footprints, enhancing field safety, streamlining farming operations, and boosting their bottom lines.Monarch has announced that its Founder Series MK-V tractor has started coming off the production line at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Livermore, California. The Monarch MK-V is a fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor with lots of bells and whistles.The trac

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December 27, 2022

It’s Electric! Delaware gets Picked Up

Joseph Chu has an amazing history and vision. Our idea of an inexpensive EV that also fulfills the needs for many is found in The Pickman coming to President Biden’s State of Delaware!Joe’s bio reads like a true blue USA innovator:Specialty in developing, selling an managing automotive/electronic products with 10+ years of experience:- Invented a rechargeable cigarette lighter sold 500,000+ units to Walmart checkout counters.- Spearheaded a new electronic product category and grew to more than 4

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December 26, 2022

It’s Electric! EV Business Ideas Video

Have a small business and budget? You have to have transportation so why not something that touts your good beliefs, business ethics and could be a tax write-off?“I couldn’t find where I parked our Zenn car at Home Depot a couple of weeks ago,” said Henderson of Zippy Dogs. “Then I noticed a crowd standing around a car, and it was ours.“Being eco-friendly is a priority of ours, so this car is big deal to us,” added Henderson. “We worked out of our house for 10 years, and just bought a live/work

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December 20, 2022

It’s Electric! Recycle, Re-Use & Repurpose

Recycling auto parts is a great way to reduce the automobile’s environmental footprint. But which recycled parts do you choose? Stephanie Hart and Motor Week shows a USA company making it happen.Salvaged, rebuilt or remanufactured? When available, a remanufactured part is the preferable choice both in form and function. Great video and thanks Stephanie and team! Jonathan David LakeFather, grand and great grandfatherFounder: GreenTVPresident: Auto ArchivesInventor ImmunaJuice

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November 30, 2022

It’s Electric! Tesla Twit Tries RV EV

Tesla alums has launched a new electric RV startup with its first product being a travel trailer equipped with an electric powertrain to increase the range of an EV towing a trailer. The new idea began with an old RV.When we caught up with the girls and boys back a few months ago, the excitement was growing until the Big Twit let the small team down. In an upcoming interview, we will talk to the Tesla team and see if the EV RV is salvageable. Who knows, the whole company may not survive yet we w

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November 28, 2022

It’s Electric! Goodbye to the Spark

The one thing spark plugs and the Chevrolet Spark have in common. They are both a dying breed. As one of the cheapest on the market at $15k, the Spark is history in 2023.As a tribute to the old going out, here is a review if you decide a good pre-owned Spark could be in your future!And stay tuned for the new sponsors coming on-board to enlighten, educate and entertain!

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November 14, 2022

It’s Electric! Electrified Veronica

Electrified Veronica (Dr. Veronika Wright (Obersteiner) blew Jeep’s doors off at SEMA! Jeep’s Randy Ortiz was at SEMA and Carlos Tavares said “Jeep’s SUV electrification offensive fits today’s market demands and we’re eager to lead the way the world moves.” Carlos, let’s see an EV kit!Jeep’s recent Press Release reveals what Electrified Veronica has been working on and may have surpassed Jeep’s own plans to offer the public their own kits to convert Jeeps. However, before Jeep takes all the cred

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November 10, 2022

It’s Electric! French & Fabulous

Join Ginny Buckley in Paris as she takes to the wheel in what is one of Citroen’s Greenest cars ever. If you love the Citroen Ami but need something a bit bigger and faster, Citroën has the answer – the Oli not Oil!The French brand is doubling down on its radical designs for electric cars with a concept which points the way to a new family sized electric car with radical features – including mesh seats and cardboard panels – to make it lighter, more efficient and more affordable. And we’ve been

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November 9, 2022

It’s Electric! Irish Eyes EV Conversions

With the impending ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars coming into effect in Ireland in 2030, many people are now starting to look at buying an electric car for the first time and converting to EV’s make sense!Common and out-dated myths around range anxiety and battery longevity are slowly being overcome, but the initial cost of purchasing a brand-new electric car is still prohibitive for many.The tractor has had the diesel engine, gearbox and transmission removed and is now 100% elect

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