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3D-Printed OLEDs Enable DIY  Screens Nearly Anywhere

Cars That Think

Recent research from the University of Minnesota (UM) Twin Cities describes a “one-pot” 3D-printing platform for flexible OLEDs that overcomes some of the common printing problems and simplifies the manufacturing process. The word “HELLO” captured while the text scrolled on the 8 × 8 OLED display.

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A change in this world!

DIY Electric Car

Opening large energy company's eyes to the possibility of a "Green Future" is what we have achieved in our small town of Elk River, Minnesota. We have our controller, chassis, motor, and the batteries are pending. We have been personally congratulated on our efforts of changing the future by our Governor Tim Pawlenty.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

Electric cars also haven’t yet reached parity with gasoline or diesel vehicles in terms of uptime and there are lingering questions about serviceability as it pertains to DIY maintenance. The fact remains that there’s an affordability issue with modern vehicles that’s been even tougher for EVs to cope with.