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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

battery-powered household tools have come a long way from the Bad Old Days – and are even light years ahead in terms of performance than those on sale just a few years ago. The battery is a large cube and sits where the gasoline engine resided on my old pressure washer, consuming about the same amount of space.

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Charge It Up

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The Ramcharger uses two electric-drive modules (EDMs), one at each axle, to get power to the ground. The front electric-drive module -- yes we know this sounds like a fancy way of saying "electric motor" -- makes 250 kilowatts and the rear 238. A 92-kilowatt-hour battery and a 130-kilowatt generator combine to bring the juice.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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Electric bikes vs electric scooters vs electric mopeds vs electric motorcycles: What’s the difference?

Green Authority

Electric bikes or ebikes look like conventional bicycles, but they come with an electric motor that can propel the bike in case you need a push going uphill or during long commutes. Electric scooters are also two-wheeled EVs powered by electric motors, usually featuring a deck and a T-shaped handle.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

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However, battery pack and electric motors are not just limited to four-wheel vehicles – there are also many electric two-wheel rides out there. Some may find the shortcomings of battery-powered dirt bikes deal-breakers, while others will fall in love with these green machines. 62 kg), including the battery.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

Cars That Think

Today’s second-generation car has a 250 kW (335-hp) electric motor on its rear axle, and can reach a solid 280 kph. The series’ first dual-powertrain car brings a robust 600 kilowatts, (805 hp), boosted by a new 250-kW front motor. For each race minute, we will get 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) back from each axle,” Foerster says.

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