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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. Panels: JA Solar black. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. The main reasons were: Reduce our monthly electricity.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

Green Car Congress

The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Buzz authenticates itself at many providers’ (DC) quick-charging stations via the charging connector, exchanging all necessary data with it in this way. And just like the original ‘Bus, the ID. Buzz also has rear-wheel drive.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Arming yourself with an emergency car kit can help give you peace of mind if you happen to get stranded in the elements. It should include items such as granola bars, a reflective blanket, rope or cordage and a first aid kit.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

Plus BLUETTI is unleashing extra-special deals on two solar-powered newcomers. Also, the AC70 allows up to 500W solar input, so no reason to ever worry about your battery dying if it’s sunny outside. The 2,048Wh battery can be recharged in just two hours using the 1,200W solar charger.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

Baua Electric

kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6 The other necessary piece, the V2H Enablement Kit, costs $5,600 and includes an inverter, a grid disconnect switch, and the 12-volt dark-start battery necessary to move the contactors in the case of a power outage. It’s good for charging at 19.2

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"Spirit of DC" takes in Legislative Breakfast & Awards in Phoenix at Arizona State Capitol on Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

"Spirit of DC" setting up in front of the Arizona State Capitol Above "Spirit" joined by two more white PHEVs-- Todd Barlow's Green Motors' with 4kW PbA pack, above and right. Others joined in to (AER) be among those demonstrating alternative energy, such as solar and ethanol. versus the previous 10-12 AER with its PbA pack).

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Slowly, But Ever Slowly. Moving Towards Launching "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV3A'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All, The "Spirit of DC" along with EVJerry has unfortunately experienced a series of delays on various fronts. However, slowly but ever so slowly yet, with a bit of steadyfastness, the "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona" moves!

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