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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper

Cars That Think

This 1980s earworm of a jingle touted a gadget to turn your lights, your TV, or any other electrical device on or off with the clap of your hands. In 1985, Peter Liljequist and Kou Chen filed a Canadian patent for an acoustic switch for turning lights and other appliances on and off. The Clapper!” His biggest hit was the Chia Pet.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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These V2H/V2G-enabled vehicles offer some three to 10 days powering the fridge and lights in case the power goes down. In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. So you essentially need to buy everything from the same provider.”

GM 85
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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

The club started in 2006, when you couldn’t buy an electric car. My goal at the time was to drive it to work 10 miles away, at the Department of Physics at the University of Missouri. Louis in Illinois that is known as a prime spot for Tesla drivers to compete against each other. Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

The club started in 2006, when you couldn’t buy an electric car. My goal at the time was to drive it to work 10 miles away, at the Department of Physics at the University of Missouri. Louis in Illinois that is known as a prime spot for Tesla drivers to compete against each other. Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I