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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. In a post on the r/TeslaLounge subreddit , the Model Y owner shared that his DIY Tesla solar array charger has been under development for the past two years.

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Tesla Autopilot Abusers need to be held accountable, but how?

Teslarati

Tesla Autopilot Abusers need to be held accountable for their actions. For years, Tesla engineers have worked long and hard to improve Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. We have seen several companies and some owners use DIY hack devices to bypass these safety thresholds. This is a preview from our weekly newsletter.

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The best electric skateboard conversion kits

Green Authority

kg) and can cruise at 20 to 30 miles per hour (32-50 km/h). However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit. miles to engage the electric motors. Maxfind M5 Drive Kit.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

DIY Electric Car

This car can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.8 Tesla Roadster. Tesla has been on the frontline of modern day innovation. Tesla, living up to its name, is offering technology that can be enjoyed by the future. The Tesla Roadster is a $120,000 convertible that operates with a small but powerful motor.

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Save up to $400 on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 power station starting from $679, Greenworks tools 50% off, and more deals

Baua Electric

Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. And with its multiple, built-in safety features, like the anti-splash baffle or the safety lock, you’re ensured a much more controlled experience whether it’s for garden or tree pruning, home DIY projects, cutting up firewood, or more.

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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners. But as soon as you stray for more than a few miles from those main highways, it’s pretty sparse.” Such videos as Go Electric and My EV lets me… on the VEVA website feature impressive messaging. Again like U.S.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds. from the Tesla Roadster. Check out the pics in the gallery below and dont forget to hit the jump for some smart video action. and 49 mpg.

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