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Tesla Model 3 windshield survives intentional rock-throwing attack

Teslarati

Fortunately for a Tesla Model 3 owner in Portland, OR, the all-electric sedan’s windshield turned out to be sturdy enough to tank a moderately sized rock that was intentionally thrown by a person on the side of the road. The incident surrounding the Model 3 in Portland is undoubtedly shocking.

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Hanging out with NEDRA

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Summer events have held me back from working on the 914EV, so I headed out to Portland International Raceway to get a boost of inspiration from NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association) to continue the project. The purple box in the center of the cycle is a Zilla2K (2000 amp DC controller). Here are some photos.

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Visiting Synkromotive and Learning about Deka 9A31s

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Northwest Battery here in portland highly recommended Discover EV31a-a and FullRiver group 31 batteries over the Dekas as well, but they also cost more. While I'm still sticking with group-31 batteries, I'm going to have to re-open the battery decision since I don't want to invest $2000 every 12 months in the electric vehicle.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

By about 2000, BYD had become one of the worlds largest manufacturers of cellphone batteries. Ted Kulongoski arrived to test-drive an electric car and urge the company to import through the port of Portland. Some Americans, though, are eager to do business with BYD. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov.

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