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Wallbox introduces home energy management solutions for EV drivers in the US

Green Car Congress

Power Boost is designed to allow installation of a more powerful charger where the home’s electrical capacity might otherwise require limiting the power available for EV charging. As household electrical consumption decreases, EV charging power is increased so that users can charge at maximum speed.

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2024 Honda Prologue electric SUV starts under $40,000 with full EV tax credit eligibility

Baua Electric

Who says electric cars are too expensive? The 2024 Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, qualifies for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. 2024 Honda Prologue eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit After kicking off production last month, Honda’s first fully electric SUV will begin hitting dealerships any day.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather.

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Video Friday: DALL-E 2

Cars That Think

We implement this using electrical-muscle-stimulation (EMS) of the neck muscles, which turns the head around its yaw (left/right) and pitch (up/down) axis. The kit enables various assemblies to be made with the modular pieces, allowing creators to explore the world of soft robotics in playful ways. Turn your friends into robots!

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Open Source Tools and Open Hardware License

Open Source Civic EV Kit

While I don't necessarily like using a commercially provided tool, Google Sketchup is really cool and allows people to quickly create 3D objects with annotated dimensions. While I don't necessarily like using a commercially provided tool, Google Sketchup is really cool and allows people to quickly create 3D objects with annotated dimensions.

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How to Plan Summer Travel with an EV

Blink Charging

Electric vehicles (EVs) change everything, and that includes your summer travel plans. Know your electric vehicle’s range and charging times Perhaps an obvious first step, but when you are venturing outside your home territory and the comfort of reliable charging, knowing your vehicle’s range is important.

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Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers

Plugs and Cars

A123 bought Hymotion and they are producing cars for Google's RechargeIT.org effort. Calcars continues to work with the Electric Auto Association members to bring a do-it-yourself kit to hybrid owners with moxie. HybridsPlus and EDrive have converted cars. Whatever it's called, it's got Toyota in a tizzy.

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