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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Bluetooth module plugged into the ESC. In 2009, I wrote in these pages about my efforts to. add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Fast forward a dozen years. One thing that hasn't really changed, though, is the expense. James Provost.

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Coulomb, MasterCard, and the future of public charging

Plugs and Cars

Coulomb Technologies unveiled San Francisco's first ChargePoint America charge stations yesterday in a Priority Parking lot along the Embarcadero. The charge stations and installations were paid for with federal stimulus and California Energy Commission grants won by Coulomb. ChargePoint America is looking for hosts for charge stations.

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Who knew?

Plugs and Cars

A few more J-plugs have appeared in the San Francisco Bay Area, tho I challenge you to find out where they are. The units I found quite accidentally are Free Juice Bar dual-connector units. And probably not cheap. They are not listed on the DOE funded charge station project sites. Nor on The EV Project/Ecotality's m ap.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Bluetooth module plugged into the ESC. In 2009, I wrote in these pages about my efforts to. add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Fast forward a dozen years. One thing that hasn't really changed, though, is the expense. James Provost.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. And thanks to the efforts of Plug In America, you can still claim a tax credit for your investment in home charging. It’s been one full year since first Tesla S deliveries began. Level 2 is perfect for the home.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

Plug-in cars are being delivered at long last. Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? Is it as complex and time-consuming a process as has been experienced by many new owners of plug-in cars? All plug-in cars these days come with a 120-volt charge cord.

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2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Review – Likeably Behind the Times

The Truth About Cars

I didn’t get a chance to do a full range test, but I did have to plug in twice. I visited my parents and siphoned some juice very slowly from their garage. I realize that 38 large doesn’t feel as expensive as it used to in a world where average transaction prices are about $10K higher, but it’s still not cheap.

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