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Tesla fan creating ‘CyberRoadster’ using Model 3 Performance parts in epic DIY build

Teslarati

A Tesla owner is taking his hobby and love for electric vehicles to new levels by creating what could only be described as one of the coolest EV-related DIY projects to date. The idea for the project is simple: what happens when you cross a supercar with the Cybertruck? You end up with a two-seater CyberRoadster.

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This slightly shady $500 kit turns your e-bike into an electric snowmobile

Baua Electric

I’m not saying this is a good idea. In fact, it’s probably a terrible idea for several reasons that we’re going to cover. For just $520, this Bad Idea On Ice can be yours! I feel like any self-respecting DIY electric snowmobile should cost significantly more than this. In fact, we usually see them for 4x-5x this price.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Or, that was the idea, anyway. Part of the project involved putting some prototypes in the homes of potential users. But for the vast majority of people, a DIY approach isn't practical, and buying something that works out of the box and comes with a friendly app seems like it would be worth a cost premium.

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Can This DIY Rocket Program Send an Astronaut to Space?

Cars That Think

That successful mission in August 2018 was a huge step toward our goal of sending an amateur astronaut to the edge of space aboard one of our DIY rockets. While our boats were in international waters , Sweden ha s oversight of the airspace above that part of the Baltic Sea.) Even more important, it came back down in one piece.

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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. Many automotive shops offer promotions or coupons that can help reduce the cost of parts or services, so it’s worth taking the time to look for these deals.

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Show Off Your Car At the Exploratorium in San Francisco

DIY Electric Car

Hello DIY'ers, The Exploratorium in the San Francisco is looking for someone who'd like to show off their DIY Electric Car for one night on October 7th as part of our monthly After Dark series. As it turns out, the Exploratorium was born out of the DIY spirit. The setting will be informal.no Does this sounds great to you?

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Advice to myself

DIY Electric Car

Or at least have an idea of how much I am willing to spend, and is this amount realisitc? Do I posess the skill and tools for this or that part of the project. Tools fit in to the time/money equation as does the DIY /Farm it out choice. Secondly, what kind of EV do I want when I finish? I am aiming at $3000 USD. Be honest now!

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