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Tag Archives: BEV

NL EV?

AN OVAL plate with letters “NL” identifies a vehicle from the Netherlands. And, of course, EV suggests that a vehicle is electrified in some way, an HEV as in Hybrid … Continue reading

February 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

EV GLOSSARY

THIS IS a bit longer than the usual mini-essay, but for completeness it’ll be a single item. I’ll not fancy it up with photos or charts; it’s a glossary, pure … Continue reading

December 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

DON’T DIS THE I.C. ENGINE!

CONVENTIONAL ENGINES of the internal combustion variety aren’t going away any time soon. These powerplants are getting cleaner, more efficient—and they’ll hold a cost advantage over those of hybrid electric … Continue reading

August 25, 2012 · 1 Comment