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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

The only part I needed to fabricate was an aluminum mounting bracket for the motor [shown in outline]. Terrafirma Technology , a company started by an engineer named Michael House who has gone into business supplying 3D-printed adapters to people who want to repurpose lithium-ion power-tool batteries. James Provost. OK boomer," indeed.

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EV ride-hailer BluSmart seeks USD 300 mn to expand car fleet – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The company will increase its Indian fleet of electric vehicles — supplied by Tata Motors Ltd. , Part of the funding it raises will go toward the company’s expansion beyond Delhi and the southern Indian city of Bengaluru. Cheap rides, cheap quality, cheap service and cheap pricing are not our forte.”

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Tesla flooded with new invitations from Mexican States vying to host automaker

Teslarati

Veracruz noted that it had an abundant supply of water and cheap electricity , thanks to Mexico’s only nuclear power plant. Credit: State of Michoacan With Tesla anticipated to make several major announcements at next week’s Investor Day, many have wondered if the Tesla Mexico location will be part of that.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

The only part I needed to fabricate was an aluminum mounting bracket for the motor [shown in outline]. Terrafirma Technology , a company started by an engineer named Michael House who has gone into business supplying 3D-printed adapters to people who want to repurpose lithium-ion power-tool batteries. James Provost. OK boomer," indeed.

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Slowing EV uptake may delay Panasonic’s EV battery expansion, says CEO – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Panasonic, whose energy unit makes batteries for Tesla , is closely watching its Chinese supply chain and battery material procurement following China’s move last year to tighten graphite export controls, Yuki Kusumi said. A slowdown in the take-up of electric vehicles in the U.S. Panasonic Energy has a battery factory in the U.S.

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Tesla building permits reveal unannounced ‘Lithium Lab’

Teslarati

It’s no secret that Tesla has been diving head first into developing more dependable lithium supplies, even going as far as opening its own lithium refinery in Southern Texas. ” What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns? Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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A Cheap Balancer and Transmission Issues

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

This one relies much more heavily on complex PIC programming and uses an off-the-shelf laptop or inkjet-printer power supply to deliver an isolated source of power for the battery charger. His response was approximately $500 in labor and $800 in parts (OUCH!!!). Any feedback you have is welcome.

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