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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. this month's Gizmo column , which each cost thousands of dollars. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? One thing that hasn't really changed, though, is the expense.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. this month's Gizmo column , which each cost thousands of dollars. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? One thing that hasn't really changed, though, is the expense.

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Andrew Leland on Assistive Tech for the Blind

Cars That Think

Imagine the Siri voice or the Alexa voice; it’s like that, but rather than being an AI that you’re having a conversation with, it moves all the functionality of the computer from the mouse. These days, the speech is a good synthetic voice. Or I might have had to use a Braille typewriter.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They will have to access how much it will cost them to switch. Featured stories Feed mophie Juice Pack Air hands-on and impressions How would you change HPs Mini 1000 Mi? Or Cell phone companies agreeing on all cellphone using a mini-usb plug. Tesla probably did not sign up because they are already making EV cars. Is this the Zune HD?

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are likely many benefits to home charging that ought to make this the most popular option and here well cover the three "c"s: convenience, cost, and carbon-control. If cost is an important consideration, than charging your EV at home is a no-brainer as it cuts out any profit-hungry middlemen. Battery swapping has its critics.