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The Soviet-Era, Z80-based Galaksija Dared to Be Different

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The Galaksija is a Z80 -based, 8-bit DIY machine, cleverly designed so that its bill of materials meshed exactly with what a Yugoslavian was able to import from Western Europe. The picture is one of a landscape littered with uninspired attempts to copy American IBM PCs, British ZX Spectrums , and other Western computers.

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Battery {Returnto top of page} EV Plans Sources Built For Fun ElectricVehicles : DIY plans for karts and buggys Drive Electric: EV3 Tri-Electric ElectricBicycle (Slipstream) : DIY plans and parts for the Slipstream electricbike Robert Q. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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We are delighted by this agreement with Harman International, which will allow motorists to benefit from the greater levels of refinement and safety in future vehicles which these Lotus technologies enable," said Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Our ENVI electric minivan concepts illustrate Chryslers innovation with electric vehicle technology and show what the future could hold." Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. These electric minivan concepts are targeted specifically for use by the U.S.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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FCVs are the way of the future! Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. 5 days ago AutoblogGreen for 04.17.09 This is only useful after your on some other renewable source of electricity or using nuclear. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities. Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Vlad 12:22AM (4/10/2009) I think the fast-charging will undoubtedly be the way of the future.