Cars That Think

JUNE 17, 2024

Inside a shipping container in an industrial area of Venice, the Italian startup 9-Tech is taking a crack at a looming global problem: how to responsibly recycle the 54 million to 160 million tonnes of solar modules that are expected to reach the end of their productive lives by 2050. The founders of 9-Tech say they have a better way.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

At the time, e-bikes were still rather exotic, at least in the United States, so it seemed worth the expense and effort to build my own. 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.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

At the time, e-bikes were still rather exotic, at least in the United States, so it seemed worth the expense and effort to build my own. 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.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Far and away our most popular article in the last five years has been “ Build Your Own Professional-Grade Audio Amp on the Sort of Cheap ” (November 2018). A third of the top 15 articles relate to wireless and radio tech, with one concerning a home-brew radio telescope (October 2019). Drop me a line at cass.s@ieee.org

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With cheap energy generation, one high cost of EV charging can be removed, assisting organizations in achieving profitability. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette , the Turnpike is currently building out three solar power generation facilities along the highway; Jeanette, New Stanton, and Harrison City.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in September, the EU launched an investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the EU.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Back in October 2023, Europe launched its formal investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the European Union.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2022

These high-flying, low-tech aircraft are already in use for surveillance, hovering at 18,000 to 27,000 meters to track drug runners. As a bonus, the tech onboard the balloons runs on solar power. It’s about one-twentieth the size of the minibus-scale geostationary satellites already in orbit, allowing for cheap and quick deployment.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Solar is cheapest and falling The significant drop in solar power costs, by 23% in 2023, signals the end of supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures. New-build solar project costs are expected to fall by another 20% by 2030 due to lower module prices and an oversupply from China.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Then, as electricity entrepreneurs expanded power generation and transmission capacity, they faced the new problem of what to do with all the cheap off-peak, nighttime electricity they could now produce. By the 1950s, the grid was moving electricity across time zones and national borders, tying in diverse sources of supply and demand.

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Cars That Think

MAY 17, 2023

It’s a textbook example of the mixture of amazement and, especially, anxiety that often accompanies a tech triumph. Brooks, who is now working on his third robotics startup, Robust.AI , has written hundreds of articles and half a dozen books and was featured in the motion picture Fast, Cheap & Out of Control. And it’s really cheap.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 25, 2024

By far the most common component used for protection against transients and surges is the MOV, or Metal Oxide Varistor, mainly because it is both effective and very cheap to manufacture (the cynic in me says the latter is far more important…), as it is basically a compacted chunk of zinc oxide particles.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The launch edition of the R1T and it’s SUV close relation the R1S, went on sale late in 2021 – Rivian production started in September 2021 – and people have been tripping over themselves to get hold of limited supply. In 2021 Toyota inked a deal with the company to supply the 70-Series EVs to mining companies.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Also shared is demand likely outstripping Aussie supply. As soon as you hop in the Ioniq 6 you’re hit with the feeling of luxury, advanced tech and space. They’re a big improvement on the Ioniq 5’s slightly cheap looking and feeling doors. “It is going to be limited numbers.”

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Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

While nickel isn’t [as expensive as] cobalt, nickel isn’t as cheap as some others. In terms of ramping up, does that mean you’re going to dedicate a lot more channels to your internal staff or build out your capabilities? Dee Strand: Another goal is to reduce the quantity of the most expensive metals in the cathode.

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Chetak scooter has a huge emphasis on build quality. Localization of 70% ​ Jitendra New EV Tech - JMT 100HS The Parent company of the Jitendra brand is Shah Group. Many scooter companies provide a cheap GPS tracker and call themselves a connected scooter. Gogoto tech is awesome! One of the best in this list.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BYD – Chinese car maker (the name means Build Your Dreams) has huge plans for Australia, including a range of SUVs and a sports sedan. Was originally due late in 2021 but that’s been pushed back until late 2022. Arriving 2022.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The First High-Yield, Sub-Penny Plastic Processors I’ve been listening to promises of cheap, flexible electronics my whole career. Supply chains of all kinds were still showing their fragility, and semiconductors was no exception. AMD used a different TSMC tech to give it’s compute chiplets a major memory boost.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Up front there are USB-A and USB-C plugs, while those in the rear can access USB-C plugs build into the sides of the front seats. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. inches in diameter.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 19, 2023

It makes sense for organizations to focus on their core activities, so just as they outsource things like IT or building maintenance, many want to outsource the charging infrastructure for their electric fleets. I realized the future wasn’t going to be building the electric truck, it was going to be providing the service.

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Plug In India

JUNE 11, 2021

So this company seems extremely tech focussed and the scooter seems very promising. Jitendra New EV Tech - JMT 100HS The Parent company of the Jitendra brand is Shah Group. Many scooter companies provide a cheap GPS tracker and call themselves a connected scooter. They also offer turn by turn navigation in the TFT display.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

inch infotainment screen with fingerprint scanner for personalised driver profiles is superb, and tech goodness comes with augmented reality navigation, Burmester 3D surround sound system, 360-degree camera and disco-like ambient lighting. All there to help build a proper relationship with your EV? Inside, a 12.8-inch

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Getting a handle on power supply and demand in real time helps address the variable nature of wind and solar power, he said. Better balancing electricity supply from wind or solar energy with demand means that utilities do not need to build "stand-by" power plants that can delivery electricity reliably, Schurr said. "If

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

In addition, using smaller batteries would allow more EVs to be built, and potentially relieve pressure on the battery supply chain. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range. GM CEO Mary Barra has very publicly promised that GM would no longer build “ crappy cars.”

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. An on-board computer system will indicate to the driver the remaining power supply and the nearest charging spot.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Chrysler isnt the first to realize that building an EV off of a Lotus platform makes for an incredibly fast and fun experience (see also: Tesla Roadster ) We escaped from the dark confines of Cobo Hall onto a decently sunny day and cruised along the river and past the Ren Cen, gunning the Circuit whenever possible.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Next ‘Better Place’ Is Australia New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Tesla Motors to Build Battery Packs for Other Car Makers Previous post Group Says European Cap-and-Trade System Reduced Emissions Next post Cutting Costs With Solar Walls From 1 to 25 of 29 Comments 1 2 Next » 1. The best part?

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

China has been spending the last couple decades building up its manufacturing base, particularly in electronics, and particularly focusing on securing raw material supplies and partnerships and on building up refining capacity. China has heretofore not been a major player in car exports, but that’s changing.

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