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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

For ages, this writer used a gasoline-powered pressure washer, firm in the belief it ran better and more reliably than any cheap electric plug-in unit ever would. kWh and is paired with a brushless electric motor which the manufacturer claims is very similar in construction to units found on road-going EVs.

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Stuff We Use: External Speakers

The Truth About Cars

We’ve used this speaker and it is decently robust with good sound, clearly designed to weather a few knocks and scrapes in typical Jeep environments whilst also able to provide a bit of juice to devices via its USB port. Images © 2024 Matthew Guy/TTAC.com, Manufacturers] Become a& TTAC insider. We hope you found this one helpful.

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We’re the New Renewables

Cars That Think

JUICE BOX For many years, environmentalists have looked forward to the coming of net-zero-energy buildings. Korea University 3D Printed Amps for mm-Wave Wireless on the Cheap Millimeter-wave power amplifiers are necessary for applications that require the highest data rates possible—mostly communications across vast distances.

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Snow e-biking like a pro: 10 insider tips for riding your electric bike this winter

Baua Electric

There are also universal battery sleeves that may work for you if your manufacturer doesn’t have their own. Bright colors are more important than ever in the winter, and a $7 high-visibility vest is a simple and cheap way to be more visible to car drivers while you’re in an unprotected bike lane.

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Wireless Heater Made From a Leaf Skeleton Is Fully Biodegradable

Cars That Think

We’ve gotten very, very good at making things that are cheap and durable. If some of these applications seem wasteful, don’t worry, because all of the materials are cheap, more or less readily available, straightforward to assemble, and will return themselves to nature in a harmless way in just a couple of months. Katherine W.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Without paid advertising, Tesla is selling all they can manufacture. Many workplaces could become EV friendly on the cheap, repurposing existing 120V outlets in parking areas and expressly allowing PEV charging. Providing a conventional 120V outlet is cheap and familiar. It’s also grid-friendly. They should be encouraged.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

Dozens of manufacturers seem to be selling equipment at a range of prices, but few actually are available now. Coulomb and Ecotality sometime soon won’t be able to leverage taxpayer money to keep other manufacturers at a disadvantage. They’ve kept my LEAF juiced, after all. The result will be simple, safe and cheap.

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