Cars That Think
OCTOBER 3, 2023
That project reinforces a theme running through many of Dave’s projects: The only way most nonspecialists can explore these pursuits themselves is by using materials at hand or scored on the cheap. The exoplanet detector is an absolute delight for the frugal DIYer.
EV Central
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Rivals include the Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV ($54,440, 69km electric range) and Cupra Formentor VZe ($60,990, 50km range). The digital screens look flash, but otherwise it’s a bit devoid of flair and when you dig deeper some of the interior plastics feel cheap. Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire.
Cars That Think
MAY 7, 2022
But the technology that I needed to make it happen—reliable low-cost communications, cheap screens and processors—didn’t exist yet. During the day I’d work on the iPhone, then I’d come home and pore over specs for our house, choosing finishes and materials and solar panels and, eventually, tackling the HVAC system. A long one.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Ford Escape PHEV – plug-in hybrid of all-new Escape. But the open-top fun machine ain’t cheap! Sono Sion – affordable and EV have often been mutually exclusive, but newcomer Sion says it will soon begin selling a solar electric vehicle built to a budget.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
They think BYD has a shot at becoming the worlds largest automaker, primarily by selling electric cars, as well as a leader in the fast-growing solar power industry. His engineers investigate a wide array of technologies, from automobile air-conditioning systems that can run on batteries to the design of solar-powered streetlights.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
As if that were not enough, I’m hearing now that BYD is on the verge of a breakthrough in the solar power business and that the company has big plans to make rechargeable batteries at a utility scale to store energy from intermittent, renewable sources like wind and solar.
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