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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide Essential Tools and Tips to Get You Started This article may contain affiliate links. Essential Tools for Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Understanding which quality mechanics tools and other essential supplies you need is the first step in DIY maintenance.

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EV Transmissions Are Awesome!

CleanTechnica EVs

Just over two years ago, I wrote an article discussing upcoming EV transmissions. Since then, we’ve seen a number of EVs and plugin hybrids that use a transmission, and the advantages that were mathematically predictable (as well as known from the DIY EV scene that predated mass EV production) became a reality.

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Home Charging Installation Risks and Advice

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In this article, we will discuss the potential hazards and provide advice on how to mitigate them, ensuring a safe and effective home charging setup. Unauthorized Installations: DIY or unauthorized installations can lead to improper setup, posing safety hazards and potentially voiding warranties on your charging equipment or vehicle.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

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This article may contain affiliate links. [Ed. Mechanics, hobbyists and people who repair cars as DIY projects can be exposed to asbestos–especially when they clean the brakes of older cars—but EPA has advice on how to avoid exposure. When they clean the brakes, asbestos will get into their hair, shirts, skin, etc.

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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs

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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs Tips to Cost-Effectively Extend the Life of Your Car This article may contain affiliate links. From learning simple DIY tricks to finding discounts and coupons online, there are plenty of smart ways to reduce costs when completing necessary automotive tasks. Happy driving!

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Tips: How to Make Money from Your Old Car

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This article may contain affiliate links. You don’t need a complete vehicle overhaul as a simple DIY quick fix and cleaning can transform a cheap piece into a priceless collector item. The post Tips: How to Make Money from Your Old Car first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. percent annually until 2027.

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DIYers Have Been Quietly Building The Green Campers Of Tomorrow

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In a recent article, I lamented the competing pressures of efficiency and luxury in campers. I wanted something small, light, and efficient that my Bolt EUV could tow, because nothing spoils a fun trip like going into debt (both financial and to my kids for ruining the planet) to cover the fuel bill. But, living […].