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We’re the New Renewables

Cars That Think

JUICE BOX For many years, environmentalists have looked forward to the coming of net-zero-energy buildings. Now residential and commercial buildings can be outfitted with roofing tiles that double as solar panels, or with rooftop boxes like this low-profile unit that transforms gusts of wind into electric current.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Review: A Refreshing Refresh

The Truth About Cars

But then I bought one when our minivan grew old and my bride expressed a desire for more wind-in-the-hair motoring on her commute. liter turbo with electric motors) will be the final gasp of dino juice in a Wrangler. & The Rubicon can be specified with a first for Wrangler - a factory-installed winch. If you want the 3.6-liter

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4 Ways to Maximize Your Jeep Wrangler 4×4

Clean Fleet Report

Furthermore, investing in a roof rack designed specifically for your Wrangler ensures a snug fit, minimizing wind resistance and noise while driving. Make sure to choose a roof rack with a strong load-bearing capacity, durable construction and easy installation for the best results.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. America’s largest panel producer, Sunrun of California has teamed up with Ford to offer solar roof panels integrated into the transfer switch setup in sync with Ford’s “Intelligent Backup Power” installation.

GM 89
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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

Baua Electric

Though between the noise of splashing water, buffeting wind and 500 horsepower, things get a bit noisier when getting up to the electronically-limited top speed of 40 knots. The Sport is also capable of 225kW CCS DC charging, for the few marinas that have installed DC fast chargers (there’s one in Tahoe ).

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

now taking place in suburban homes, using outside wall-mounted chargers metered to give credit to vehicle owners on their utility bills in exchange for uploading battery juice during peak hours. In 2019, Willem-Alexander, king of the Netherlands, presided over the installation of a bidirectional charging station in Utrecht.

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

The USA got the leap on everyone else with solar, wind and other fossil free energy as well as electric cars and other alternative fuel vehicles. Light rail and high speed rail boomed in the 8 Gore years and the American economy soared in the new clean energy renaissance. But nothing we did could gain the parks any more love or funding.

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