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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

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It would have been possible to have such information displayed on a smartphone, using a. This article appears in the September 2021 print issue as "An Instant E-bike.". Applying the front brake cuts power to the motor without triggering regenerative braking. Bluetooth module plugged into the ESC. OK boomer," indeed.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

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It would have been possible to have such information displayed on a smartphone, using a. This article appears in the September 2021 print issue as "An Instant E-bike.". Applying the front brake cuts power to the motor without triggering regenerative braking. Bluetooth module plugged into the ESC. OK boomer," indeed.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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Porsche is reportedly hiding the problem from customers and authorities and quietly replacing damaged battery cell modules without informing customers to cover up the problem. Porsche is reportedly aware of the problem and is working on it, but the automaker has not solved it or informed customers or authorities so far. Credit: Ma.

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Tesla building permits reveal unannounced ‘Lithium Lab’

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While very little information was found within the permit application, Tesla notes some key details regarding its construction plans for the new facility. Foremost, relating to its upcoming Texas-based refinery, the lab could work on refining technologies, helping to make the process as cheap and efficient as possible.

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China’s EV market hits its stride with 1-in-3 sales being electrified

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The top spot, as expected by anyone who has watched the Chinese market, was the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV , a cheap and practical EV made by none other than a joint venture with General Motors (the company that sold 26 EVs in the US Q4 2021 ), SAIC Motors, and Liuzhou Wuling Motors. What do you think of the article?

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Our Hands-On Citizen-Scientist

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That project reinforces a theme running through many of Dave’s projects: The only way most nonspecialists can explore these pursuits themselves is by using materials at hand or scored on the cheap. The exoplanet detector is an absolute delight for the frugal DIYer.

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PA Turnpike considers solar-powered EV charging stations

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With cheap energy generation, one high cost of EV charging can be removed, assisting organizations in achieving profitability. The Turnpike was motivated to begin placing solar after a state auditor informed the organization that it needed to cut costs and pay down its $13.2 What do you think of the article? billion debt.

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