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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

E-bike availability and ridership have exploded. Most components are inexpensive and readily available. Online discussions convinced me, however, that this is the expected behavior when commanding a motor to maintain a fixed amperage in its windings (thus applying constant torque) while under little load. James Provost.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

E-bike availability and ridership have exploded. Most components are inexpensive and readily available. Online discussions convinced me, however, that this is the expected behavior when commanding a motor to maintain a fixed amperage in its windings (thus applying constant torque) while under little load. James Provost.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The availability of high current charging power is not important. 7 Uncle B said on April 14th, 2009 at 10:17 am This battery is going to absorb peaks from wind-turbines, hitherto dumped to prevent damage to lines! 6 Puppyjump said on March 23rd, 2009 at 2:36 am I don’t need fast charging. About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Skip to Content Massively explains Warhammer Online to the dedicated WoW player AOL Tech Europe ↓ Polska Deutschland Asia ↓ ???? ???? ??? ???? Neutral Kaitou KID @ Apr 19th 2009 4:45PM not if the electricity is from ultra efficient solar panels, hydroelectric dams or wind. Neutral who? @ Now where to get that pesky hydrogen.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The result of the Lotus and Harman International technology collaboration will be to generate Active Noise Control system solutions available to vehicle manufacturers in all worldwide markets. Other than sports car wanna-bes, modern cars are so quiet that you hear tire/wind noise much more than engines. I have stated the same before.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. No coasting available. Keep reading about the EVs good and bad qualities after the jump. But where does Hydrogen come from?