Plug in to Smart Transportation
Green Gears in a partnership with Pro Auto Care of Denver Colorado is now offering Plug-in Hybrid conversions in the Denver Area. Channel 7 Denver did a very informative story on the benefits of converting a Prius to a Plug-in Hybrid. Click on the link below then on the video window to see the story. [...]
Green Gears will now offer installation of Plug-in Hybrid systems in Colorado with Pro Auto Care of Denver Colorado, Littleton Colorado. The first event in Colorado was the Littleton Block party an event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Pat Cadam and Joe Hall of Green Gears and Al Oramas Founder of Pro Auto Care [...]
California Department of General Services will convert about 70 Toyota Prius vehicles to PHEV. The procurement of over 70 PHEVs is the largest fleet conversion to date. Green Gears along with two other California auto shops will convert the fleet of Hybrid vehicles to PHEV in November 09. Photo by Daniel Furon
A Television crew from the German equivalent of PBS filmed Brendan Cadam of Green Gears installing a Lithium battery system into a Toyota Prius. The television segment will be uploaded to this sight when available.
Pat Cadam and Nick Rothman of Green Gears inc. with Jim Woolsey Jim Woolsey surprised many critics by becoming a strong advocate of Alternative fuel vehicles. He has sited importing oil as our formost national security issue. Green Gears Inc. keeps his PLug-in Hybrid Prius updated and also performs regular service on the vehicle.
Pat Cadam, Nick Rothman and Brendan Cadam of Green Gears traveled to Oahu and Maui to convert 6 hybrid vehicles to PHEV drivetrain and train high school automotive technicians in training how to work with advanced battery systems. The six vehicles will be used by local electric utilities , universities and government offices. The following [...]
The Plug in 2008 Conference held in San Jose was an excellent opportunity for consumers and Fleet buyers to learn more about Plug in Hybrid technologies. Both the San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury News ran articles that helped inform people who missed the show. Link to San Francisco Chronicle article Link to San [...]
Pat Cadam and Nick Rothman of Green Gears met with actor Rob Lowe in Santa Barbara to convert Lowe’s Prius to PHEV as well as provide driver’s training and vehicle support to maximize vehicle Mileage. Hymotion PHEV units are currently available for both individuals and fleets.
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 [...]
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