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Taking a Day off to see the EV Show

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Here are some cool looking Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs). They run on 48 volts and the company sells them as a kit for about $3500. He built the DC version of the Electro Automotive kit awhile back and challenged me to a drag duel at Nedra next week. Not bad for something that has a top speed of 50mph.

Portland 100
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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. It takes the direct current (DC) power supplied by your vehicle and converts it into alternating current (AC), enabling you to plug in and charge electronic devices.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution. We connect high-power communication lines into the DC charging system of the car. You don’t see it.