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TEMO’s easy-to-install electric outboard motors make DIY e-boats simple

Baua Electric

They will help us grow our business internationally and continue to our vision for a carbon-free recreational boating sector. The entire motor system weighs just 11 pounds (5 kg), though they have a carbon fiber version that weighs 10 pounds (4.5 For larger vessels, the company’s TEMO 1100 is rated at 1.1

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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside.

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

Cars That Think

In the future, DIY may not even be necessary. Challenges: Sustainability and industry collaboration This efficient energy harvester combines piezoelectric composites with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer and epoxy resin, a unique combination that was able to store electricity even after 100,000 uses.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

DIY Electric Car

And with its carbon fiber body, it has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Also, it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.9 This particular car makes use of a 210 kilowatt electric motor. Its battery has also been designed to reduce the overall weight of the car. Renovo Coupe. Front View.