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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. In other words, power is energy per unit of time. Power is watts. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. Panels: JA Solar black. Simply put the more sun the more power. Energy is watt-hours.

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

Recharging the Anker Solix F3800 Charging a large power station may seem like it would take days, but with up to 2,400W solar input, the F3800 can go from 0-80% in just 1.5 With 1,800W AC input, charging from the grid doesn’t have to take long, either. It can then be used to power the home during low solar power situations.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. But unlike traditional gas-powered cars, electric vehicle batteries do not last as long in extremely cold weather. Arming yourself with an emergency car kit can help give you peace of mind if you happen to get stranded in the elements. Warm your EV Before You Hit the Road.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

Plus BLUETTI is unleashing extra-special deals on two solar-powered newcomers. It’s time to gear up and hit the road to beat the summer rush, whether that’s van life, glamping, RV camping, or more rugged, off-grid experiences. The 2,048Wh battery can be recharged in just two hours using the 1,200W solar charger.

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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. Windmills can harm migrating birds, and solar cells require toxic substances to be manufactured. We need off-grid and on-grid solutions.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Our test Aspire scores 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and DRLs, faux leather/suede upholstery, power driver’s seat, heated front seats, 9-inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch Safety kit also runs deep. This means energy stored in the 20kWh battery can be used to power your home or send energy back to the grid.

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