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BLACK+DECKER’s 40V MAX string trimmer/blower kit helps prep for spring at $129 in New Green Deals

Electrek

It’s time to start thinking about replacing your aging and non-eco-friendly gas-powered yard tools with battery-powered alternatives. Not only are battery-powered lawn care tools better for the environment, but they’re also quieter, lighter, and easier to use.

Kits 73
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Volvo Penta starts production of E-driveline for world’s first serial electric fire truck

Green Car Congress

All four electric machines have to be able to run simultaneously—two for propulsion, one for the range extender to provide extra battery power, and one for electric power takeoff, if fire-fighters want to rotate the foam pump for example.

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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape

Clean Fleet Report

The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette. The battery will eliminate the standard 4.6 seconds , clocking in at one second faster than the original.

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Add OVMS to your Nissan LEAF

Electric Auto Association

In fact, the bulk of OVMS kits sold include the first four bullet item s listed in the OVMS components section above; authorized distributors can be found on the Open Vehicles website. Tip : Make sure to complete the configuration of the "auto-start" menu, as it allows you to modify power consumption parameters for both WiFi and the modem.

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The best electric bicycle conversion kits

Green Authority

Electric bicycles are getting more popular, and if there’s something in you that wants to turn your conventional bike into an ebike, don’t worry because all it takes is to find the best electric bicycle conversion kit. These conversion kits work just like how you turn traditional skateboards into electric skateboards using conversion kits.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

Current versions of renewable energy such as solar cells and windmills do far less damage to the environment than oil rigs, fracking, and strip mining, but they do damage the environment. Battery technology currently requires lithium and other rare earth metals, which must be mined.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. These tools can assist you in maintaining your bearings and safely arriving at your destination in the event that you lose cell phone signal or run out of battery power.