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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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A DIY Calorie Counter More Accurate Than a Smartphone

Cars That Think

We used respirometry, a lab-based method of measuring energy expenditure by monitoring the oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expelled with each breath, so as to get a ground-truth measure of the calories burned as participants moved. A subject drinks water containing deuterium and oxygen-18.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

– Eco-Friendly: Using solar energy minimizes your carbon footprint compared to traditional power sources. The Simple Installation Process For small solar setups oriented towards sheds, DIY installation kits can streamline the process: – Position the Panel: Orient the solar panels to maximize sun exposure based on your hemisphere.

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Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances

Clean Fleet Report

Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that can severely harm humans. Mechanics, hobbyists and people who repair cars as DIY projects can be exposed to asbestos–especially when they clean the brakes of older cars—but EPA has advice on how to avoid exposure. Careful with brake work.

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Creative Greenius is EV Driven

Creative Greenius

In addition to Creative Greenius you’ll find these great EV Driven blogs: DIY Electric Car. Tags: electric vehicles carbon producers DIY Electric Car Tesla Electric Car Blog renewable energy fossil fuels environment Chris Payne Tesla Founders Mini E Yes We Can! Electric Car Blog. Electric Cars are for Girls.

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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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