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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

Clean Fleet Report

A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide Essential Tools and Tips to Get You Started This article may contain affiliate links. Essential Tools for Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Understanding which quality mechanics tools and other essential supplies you need is the first step in DIY maintenance.

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RPM Act in Congress would legalize emission defeat devices, for racing only (supposedly)

Green Car Reports

It’s being called “DIY Dieselgate,” and it could make the air people breathe a lot dirtier. An entire section of the automotive industry—racing—has been exempt from the requirements for emission-control devices found on our everyday cars and trucks.

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Moog modular battery concept for heavy equipment is too smart to ignore

Baua Electric

Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. as shown, below.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

So all my life I was waiting for the zero emission vehicles to come around. Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius. “We’re all aware of the problem,” said Atherton, adding that it’s a personal issue for him.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

Get Electric Vehicle

By repurposing their existing vehicles, owners can potentially extend the lifespan of their cars while embracing the efficiency and reduced emissions of electric propulsion, not to mention the comfort of a smooth drive. Labour and Expertise Converting a car to electric propulsion isn’t a simple DIY project for most individuals.

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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

Now people in multi-unit buildings can benefit from the carbon credits for charging,” Constantine said, explaining that “We’ve had a mandate in BC on emissions with regard to carbon credits for energy providers since 2010. VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners.

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3D-Printed OLEDs Enable DIY  Screens Nearly Anywhere

Cars That Think

These organic light-emitting diode displays are so-called because of their self-emission capabilities, using organic carbon-based compounds and other ingredients to create colors. It was also flexible, and the emission remained stable over 2,000 bending cycles. Because each pixel produces its own light, OLEDs require no backlighting.

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