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Kit can help convert any classic Mini to all-electric—but it's not cheap

Green Car Reports

Available to order now and scheduled to ship in December, the kit includes one of Swindon's own electric motors (with peak output of 160 horsepower), mounted to a Mini front subframe with purpose-designed brackets. A CV joint housing that connects to the.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

E-bike availability and ridership have exploded. Most components are inexpensive and readily available. The handlebar-mounted controls connect with an Arduino, which interprets their settings and translates them into a PPM signal, which is applied to the electronic speed controller. Fast forward a dozen years. James Provost.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Just about every device you own is probably available with Internet connectivity. needs Internet connectivity is up for debate. Connectivity usually comes at a premium, and it also usually involves buying a brand new whatever it is, because new hardware and software and services are required.

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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

Green Car Congress

IPG’s project will demonstrate the role of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in bringing EV charging to high-use and remote locations through clean, cheap, grid-independent power generation. But, in many high-use areas and remote locations, upgrading grid connections to meet future charging demand is not practical or commercially viable.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

E-bike availability and ridership have exploded. Most components are inexpensive and readily available. The handlebar-mounted controls connect with an Arduino, which interprets their settings and translates them into a PPM signal, which is applied to the electronic speed controller. Fast forward a dozen years. James Provost.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

Setec Powerr

DC fast charging requires a lot of power, so you’ll need a licensed electrician to confirm if the existing grid connection is suitable. Internet Connectivity – Internet access is key for any EV charging point. You will need either a wired connection or a reliable wireless connection for payment processing.

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Build Your Own Hi-fi Ear Defenders

Cars That Think

I was on the hunt for another cheap small MEMS mic that could handle louder sound sources. I chose the $10 ESP32 because it would allow me to operate the WM8960 and also accept audio via a Bluetooth connection from, say, my phone, and stream it to the WM8960. A detailed step-by-step guide is available on the SparkFun website.)

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