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Can This DIY Rocket Program Send an Astronaut to Space?

Cars That Think

That successful mission in August 2018 was a huge step toward our goal of sending an amateur astronaut to the edge of space aboard one of our DIY rockets. supporters are counting down until the historic day when an amateur astronaut will climb aboard a homemade rocket and wave goodbye to Earth, ready to take a giant leap for DIY-kind.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

The truth is that electric vehicles aren't a reliable option for everyone, nor are they affordable. Just a few days after the California Air Resource Board's mandate came out, Governor Newsom had to publicly beg electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars due to concerns of the power grid and blackouts. said Congressman LaMalfa.

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The Further Adventures of The Solangelist

Creative Greenius

I’d like to have me some solar, but I can’t afford it right now. And there are people out there who want to help and have resources to make it possible. That’s why we’ve built out a huge resource section with tons of articles and that’s why we’ve begun offering seminars and classes.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. If you want one now, know that youll spend far more than theyll cost when mass-produced.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. Sign Up for the Green Options Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Subscribe via email Resources Write for Gas 2.0 I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Neutral vdex34 @ Apr 19th 2009 8:18PM for the people bitch about garages, how about something that plus into your outdoor outlets, i got like 6 of them in my yard, at least 2 in the front of the house (and my house is over 100 years old) Highly Ranked Decoy @ Apr 19th 2009 8:56PM You can afford a Tesla, but not a garage?

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Working systems are ready for production implementation and manufacture. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.

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