Baua Electric
JANUARY 26, 2024
Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. as shown, below.
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
That successful mission in August 2018 was a huge step toward our goal of sending an amateur astronaut to the edge of space aboard one of our DIY rockets. This controlled water landing—our first under a fully inflated parachute—was an important proof of concept for us, since a soft landing is an absolute imperative for any crewed mission.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. They are busy proving, despite automaker resistance, that the plug-in hybrid concept is worth pursuing. And these advocates have successfully prodded Toyota to dangle a concept PHEV before our eyes. A supplemental electric heater comes right to mind.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs.
Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
In 2021, the IMU units you could buy off the shelf were pretty inexpensive and reliable. Concepts for a variety of different balancing robots. On all my early attempts, about 30 Hz was enough to keep the robot stable. It still sounds pretty easy as I am describing it, but once you dig into the details, it gets tricky.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 19, 2009
New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept.
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