Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. In a post on the r/TeslaLounge subreddit , the Model Y owner shared that his DIY Tesla solar array charger has been under development for the past two years.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 17, 2024

An intrepid DIY Tesla Model Y owner has done what many dream of doing — directly powered his Tesla with. continued] The post Tesla Model Y Powered By Solar Panels On Its Roof — Smart Move? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 28, 2008

The DIY website has been going under some pretty impressive changes and has included some pretty interesting threads over the past few months, but with over 3000 members and an average of 400 new threads a week there is a lot of content to go over.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 4, 2011

For those of you who don't know, we have an electric car conversion wiki which has tons of info for beginners and pros. Some of the members here will find this obvious but I've spoken with several people recently who had no idea that we have such a fantastic resource built up.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 21, 2021

I'm trying to decide if I was to go with another gas engine or turn it into a electric car. I was hoping someone would give my an idea of the cost of going electric. just thinking about changing my 76 spitfire to a electric car. I live here in Sun City Az. If I go gas it will probably cost me $2000 or so.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

The 80kW production unit is smaller and lighter than the concept, making it suited for sports, recreation and light commercial applications as well as classic car conversions. Enquiries to date have come from OEMs, low-volume manufacturers, classic car enthusiasts through to sports car and ATV recreational vehicle owners.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 30, 2022

“I love Teslas,” says Graeme, owner of Oz-DIY Electric Vehicles, “they make great spare parts!” Graeme knows a lot about cars, both fossil fueled cars (ICE cars) and EV. He was the chairman of Australian Electric Vehicles Association Queensland for 7 years.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Yesterday, I was invited back to the cluttered but always exciting electronics and engineering workshop of Francisco Shi. He unveiled his breakthrough saying: “If Elon Musk tried this modified MG ZS EV, he would tell his minions to go and modify the Tesla. An all-wheel-drive Tesla and a track with this technology would be amazing!” […]

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The Polestar 2 is a Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021 finalist. A YouTuber built an electric Mini Cooper. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 is a finalist nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021 award. And Volkswagen's launching the ID.4.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 31, 2022

Automakers and tire companies have been trying to deliver airless tires for decades. While it would be great to not suffer from flats, the challenges of coming up with something that both grips and doesn’t have air inside has proven more challenging than people thought at first. But what if it’s not as hard as […].

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 15, 2012

Over the past year, electric car charging stations have gone from being overpriced products with extortionate installation costs to items you can pick up at your local hardware store and install yourself.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2017

With the technology that the automotive industry has today, it is not surprising to see cars out performing records on an annual basis. Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. However, modern engineering has been able to change this notion by introducing the fastest electric cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2023

If you buy a new Chevy Bolt, GM gives you two options for charging at home: $500 cash for DIY, or $1,000 towards using one of its certified installers. I did not know much about installing a charger, so I opted for the second. All was done by email: click here to accept, click there […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 27, 2021

Since then, we’ve seen a number of EVs and plugin hybrids that use a transmission, and the advantages that were mathematically predictable (as well as known from the DIY EV scene that predated mass EV production) became a reality. Just over two years ago, I wrote an article discussing upcoming EV transmissions.

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All Cars Electric

JULY 13, 2011

Electrical supply firm Leviton Manufacturing announced yesterday that it was now accepting orders for its $1,049 EVB22-3PM Level 2 charging station. kilowatts to charge electric cars like the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the Leviton unit can be installed without any permanent modifications to a.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 2, 2012

We’ve passed spring break, the weather is getting warmer and you’ve turned your weekend attentions to camping trips, DIY projects and outdoor sports. For many Americans, that means digging roof racks out of their winter storage and securing them on top of the family car for the season.

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DIY Electric Car

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Yes, we''re talking about the electric car. However, it is only recently that cost effective electric cars have started getting manufactured. Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Lo and Behold!

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Electric Cars are for Girls

MARCH 20, 2019

The makers of these devices are claiming it will increase your gas mileage to 100 mpg or more. How cool is that? It's not.)

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Electric Cars are for Girls

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Well, this is more a suggestion, rather than a question, on how to build your own hybrid electric car. The average 4cyl car motor weighs about 700 lbs,

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

A few months from now we, electric car enthusiasts, will have to prepare to take the public transport because most of the time our automobiles cannot make it through slippery piles of snow. It is already September. Better prepare for a well-maintained garages now that winter is coming. It will still be better to prevent than to cure.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

APRIL 9, 2019

Do you think wheel hub motors will be available for the DIY market and if so, how soon? Hi, Scott - It looks like in-wheel motors might be coming!

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Hello DIY'ers, The Exploratorium in the San Francisco is looking for someone who'd like to show off their DIY Electric Car for one night on October 7th as part of our monthly After Dark series. You can just hang out with your car and tell people all about it. The setting will be informal.no Thanks so much for time.I

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EVolution

APRIL 30, 2021

Converting a traditional ICE vehicle into an Electric Car is a very appealing prospect for many who want to drive in style while still staying green. Imagine the power of an old ford muscle car or the utility of a Volkswagen camper van but entirely electric.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

MARCH 13, 2019

As exciting as a DIY electric conversion sounds, many people don't have the time, skills, and/or inclination to convert a vehicle themselves. On your main

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 9, 2013

My team and I are bringing into production a unique and futuristic, electric, three-wheel car. We at Orlando M concepts are very excited that we can share this with our fans and become a network of people who can share different ideas about green technology, futuristic motorcycles, three wheelers and car designs.

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2011

One can turn 2001-2003 Prius as Electric Car very easily and cheaply.All one has do is to remove the EFI fuse once ign. is no and you get "READY" indication. But now it well only go about 1.7 or less unit the HV battery down to far.So one well need to add Power to the HV Battery. One needed about min of 160 volt.

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DIY Electric Car

DECEMBER 18, 2013

It is hoped i Genius, which was created by start-up London Brand Management, will help consumers make better buying decisions when it comes to choosing an electric car because they can ask questions at any time and at any location - rather than having to wait to call a customer service line or visit a dealership.

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All Cars Electric

JULY 19, 2011

But what you may not know is that as of August DIY Enthusiasts in selected areas will.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JUNE 20, 2009

Paul Holmes' DC Motor Controller: open source and do-it-yourself saves a lot of money!

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Obama on cars. "Revenge of the Electric Car" director, Chris Payne, in his new Tesla. For instance, when you go to Chris Payne’s fantastic Revenge of the Electric Car page, check out left side for the topics it digs into, like: Electric Cars (no surprise), Tesla , Mini E , Volt.

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

“From the beginning of his work to make vehicles electric, Jack believed the way to do it was to encourage individuals to convert their own vehicles to electric and show them to others,” said GEVA President Wayne Garver. His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 14, 2010

Picking Your Dream Car for Conversion. Well I have always wanted three cars, A Fiero, DeLorean and Lamborghini. So your almost there, ready to take the plunge as well to convert a car from gas to electric or maybe you dino drinker is on its last legs and is going to need to be replaced soon. s your dream car.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 16, 2009

It seems to be just getting started but looks to be the best way (besides DIY Electric Car, of course), to get current information on the Volt. The site is full of photos of the vehicle and videos on the manufacturing process and technical aspects of the vehicle. The site is www.chevroletvoltage.com

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

EV Driven aggregates the latest content from all these electric car blogs: * Creative Greenius. * DIY Electric Car. Electric Car Blog. Electric Cars are for Girls. Green Car Congress. Plugs and Cars. Revenge of the Electric Car. Green Gearhead. * Robs RAVolt.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 21, 2008

They were once a big hit, just like our oil-based engines in our cars are today. It's easier to convert many sources from many locations into electricity and distribute via wiring than it is to try to have competing fossil-fuel based systems in different houses. Tags: Editorials Electric Cars.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

An Indianapolis man has built his own electric car, US television station WRTV reported recently. Patrick Roth adapted his Ford Escort to run on electricity alone after conceiving the idea while running his hybrid Lexus. “Why not just have a second car that’s purely electric?

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JUNE 24, 2009

AC Motor Controller (Part 3 of AC Conversion, Interview with Eric Tischer).

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