Plug in to Smart Transportation
Mayor Gavin Newsom announced the San Francisco has added 3 PHEVs to the vehicle fleet. The Mayor made a very compelling speech about the importance of switching to electricity as an alternative to gasoline for social, economic and environmental reasons. Pat Cadam and Gavin Newsom pose for a photo in front of one of the […]
John Peters of Pat’s Garage and Green Gears is in the process of installing one of San Francisco City and County’s PHEV systems. PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) technology adds to the efficiency of regular hybrid-electric vehicles and minimizes your carbon footprint. Lithium-ion batteries in the rear of the vehicle store electricity that feeds an […]
These photos show the Pat’s Garage and Green Gears official PHEV Prius. This vehicle goes with us on all local installation jobs and trade shows.
Pat Cadam has led the charge toward innovations in transportation through Pat’s Garage, San Francisco’s premier auto mechanic shop for hybrid cars and trucks. The first to qualify as a Clean and Green business, Pat’s Garage works with the San Francisco Department of Public Health as a model for automotive repair businesses that want to […]
We can easily move the crates into position for the installations.
Installation of three PHEV systems for Los Angeles Water and Power was filmed by Matt Kelly of The Next GearPodcast , a podcast that focuses on cutting edge transportation technology. LA County Water and Power’s EV tech Ron assisted the Green Gears team during the installation of three PHEV systems. This is one of the […]
Pat Cadam and Nick Rothman of Pats Garage and Green Gears converted two vehicles to Plug-in Hybrid for Wisconsin Public Power Institute. WPPI is a large public utility that distributes power to other smaller utilities in the area. This picture is of Pat Cadam and Nick Rothman with Kelly and Anne Rodriguez of WPPI after […]
Here a high voltage connection being made inside the Toyota battery. The precharge resistor, current sensor and contactors are visible. Proper saftey procedures are important. The oarange gloves are a precaution, no voltage is present at these connections. This photo shows the graphics applied to differentiate this PHEV Prius from the other Prius in the […]
This conversion of a Toyota Prius to Plug-in Hybrid drive was performed live during a press conference. This install made the front page of the San Diego Tribune. Link to article. This is the second converted vehicle.
Nick Rothman and Pat Cadam of Green Gears represented Hymotion at the Montreal International Auto Show. Here Nick Rothman is explaining a Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid system features and benefits. Pat Cadam sitting in the Hymotion PHEV Prius. Reaction to the product was overwhelmingly positive.
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Nick Rothman, Chief Gearhead