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How I turned a shipping container into a solar off-grid charging station with A/C

Baua Electric

That seemed like a great idea to put to use for all of my electric “toys”. Between my electric bikes, e-motorcycles, e-ATVs, electric tractors, and a few other things I’m probably forgetting, having a weather-sealed, solar-powered off-grid charging shed would be a big benefit. Next came the air conditioning.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.” Ideas in hand, the chapter turned to fundraising to make them happen. “We Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius. We were very serious about advertising,” said Dave Atherton, EAASJV president.

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How to Save Money When Doing Car Maintenance and Repairs

Clean Fleet Report

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. However, don’t assume that all mechanics charge the same rates. Read on for our expert advice on how to save money when doing car maintenance and repairs.

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The First Digital Camera Was The Size of a Toaster

Cars That Think

It was a photographic system to demonstrate the idea of an all-electronic camera that didn’t use any consumables in the capturing and display of still photographic images.”. In a 2016 interview with DIY Photography , he said cassettes were the only permanent form of “digital storage” available to him at the time.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Can I install my EV charging point myself? Furthermore, some EV charging points will lose their warranty, if not installed by a certified electrician. And how much should it all cost?

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Can I install my EV charging point myself? Furthermore, some EV charging points will lose their warranty, if not installed by a certified electrician. And how much should it all cost?

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Electric Bike Conversion Kit Selection

Electric Vehicless

As the cost of an electric bike conversion kit in comparison to a new electric cycle is half approx & not too tough to assemble, if you have time & little bit of idea about installation you have to go with an e bike conversion kit. Battery is costlier parts of cycle & store power to run the cycle. Controller.

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